This feature-length film is based on the autobiography of Cho "Chocchan" Kuroyanagi, who is better known as the mother of actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The story begins in pre-World War 2 Japan when Chocchan marries a violinist despite the objections of both their families. They live in poverty, have three children, and are happy together. They face any misfortune with a smile. But a new obstacle to their happiness arises when the war breaks out and Chocchan's husband must leave for the front...