Mumon-an, a prewar ryotei restaurant in Tachikawa, Tokyo, has a rich history and is beloved by the local community, but in 2021, Michelin-starred Chef Yoshinori Ishii and his team started working to transform it into Auberge Tokito, a new place offering innovative Japanese cuisine. This documentary captures Chef Ishii’s relentless pursuit of unique ingredients, the challenges of environmental sustainability, and his personal creative struggles. Beautifully filmed all over Japan, it weaves its themes—of cultural heritage and modern gastronomy—with the poignant cycles of nature and life.