Summer of 1978. Hoping to restore his company's failing fortunes, husband Iwasaki becomes drawn to a new religious group called "Hakujashu." The cult's leader, Noda, demands that Iwasaki offer his wife, Noriko, as a sacrifice, and he complies by bringing her into the sect. Noriko is proclaimed the "Living Kannon," forced to provide sexual services to members in exchange for their large donations. When Iwasaki attempts to buy Noriko back with money, he ends up discovered dead—unraveling a dark and tragic story.