It centers on two young lovers who are haunted by the ghost of a murdered moneylender who seeks revenge, which leaves a lasting effect on the couple.

In feudal Japan, Toyoshiga (Hitomi Kuroki) and Osono are sisters whose father has been killed by Shinzaemon, a samurai, due to a debt dispute.

His body is dumped in a mysterious lake that's believed to be cursed and haunted by a woman who was wrongfully killed by her husband many years ago.

Shortly after, Shinzaemon kills his wife and himself, leaving their baby, Shinkichi, orphaned and in care of his uncle.

Later, at a festival, Oisa meets Shinkichi, who is there to buy medicine for Toyoshiga, and they rent a hotel room.

Shinkichi discovers a letter, left by Toyoshiga, that warns if he remarries, she will haunt his new wife until the latter dies.

Out of fearful defense, Shinkichi strikes at Toyoshiga with a scythe and to his horror, he realises he's stuck it into Oisa's neck.

The screenplay for the film was written by Satoko Okudera, based on the ghost story "Shinkei Kasanegafuchi" by Enchou Sanyutei.