Synopsis for Seiji Izumi's Sleep in the Shadows (Kage ni dakarete nemure) from the movie's international sales agent, Free Stone Productions Co. Ltd. (K.K. Furî Sutôn Purodakushonzu): "Fuyuki is an established artist who runs two bars in Yokohama. One day, injured Shinji runs into one of them. Shinji has always idolized Fuyuki like an elder brother. Shinji is a member of a charity group which looks after troubled young girls in Yokohama. Fuyuki decides to help Shinji, who is in trouble with Yakuza for helping an underage girl out of their prostitution business. In the midst of getting involved in this conflict, Fuyuki learns that his dearest love, Kyoko, has a very short time to live, and he feels a strong desire to express his love for her in a painting..."
