[1] It was directed by Mamoru Hoshi, and stars actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and actress Yūko Takeuchi.

[1] The film is the fourth in the so-called "Boku Series" starring Kusanagi, and the first to based on a book.

[2] Sci-fiction author Sakutaro Makimura spends his days giving life to his daydreams, and enjoys a peaceful relationship with his wife Setsuko.

One day, Setsuko is struck with stomach pains, and is later diagnosed with bowel cancer and given one year to live.

After being told by her doctors that laughter boosts the body's immune system, Sakutaro decides to write one short story for his wife every day.