How does one take over a company that is four centuries old and has been run by one’s father, his father’s father and so on. Here is the unique story of such a time capsule where we witness how a modern-day Japanese family that has transformed everyday pottery into the world famous mythical Kakiemon porcelain and preserves its traditions, now passes on the leadership to their only son. Is he up to the task that lies ahead? What’s at stake if this successor does not succeed?
一个人如何传承接管一个由他的父亲以及他的祖父及至祖祖辈辈经营、有四个世纪历史的公司？本片就讲述了这样一个故事，从中我们可以窥探一个现代日本家庭是如何把日常的陶瓷制品变成举世闻名的柿右卫门瓷器，并保留传统世代传承下去。而今公司领导权要交给他们唯一的儿子，他能够胜任吗？如果他没有成功，那什么将面临消失的危险呢？