Mae Ryusuke, crefftwr a gollodd ei wraig annwyl, yn parhau i wneud halen hyd yn oed ar ddiwrnod ei hangladd ffarwel. Mae ei wyres Midori, sy'n ei weld yn ymroi i wneud halen hyd yn oed ar adeg o'r fath, yn ei holi am ei wir fwriad. Mae'n credu mai ei genhadaeth yw parhau i wneud halen na ellir ond ei wneud yn y wlad hon a chadw ei hanes. Mae'n ceisio cadw blas halen o'r hen amser ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r dyfodol. Mae Midori yn parhau i'w wylio. Yn wynebu'r halen, mae'n teimlo fel pe bai yno gyda'i ddiweddar wraig.
Ryusuke, a craftsman who lost his beloved wife, continues making salt even on the day of her farewell funeral. His granddaughter Midori, who sees him devote himself to salt making even at such a time, asks him about his true intentions. He believes that his mission is to continue to make salt that can only be made in this land and to preserve its history. He is trying to preserve the taste of salt from ancient times for future generations. Midori continues to watch him. Facing the salt, He feels as if he is there with his late wife.
