Ryota does not dare tell his wife, Sae, that a contract has passed under his nose at work. He decides to see his father in Nagano and take his daughter Moe along with him. At the invitation of his father’s mysterious young friend, Naho, Ryota enters the forest for the first time.

Are you seated comfortably? For those of you already hooked to Hirokazu Koreeda’s ten-part TV drama, episode 2 will familiarize you further with the family’s back story. Fun fact: A major sponsor of the show is the Japanese condiment maker Kewpie: perfect for Ryota’s mayonnaise addiction!