Goro, a single father living in a rural Japan begins to suspect danger when his daughter begins to show him drawings of a mysterious figure that has been following her. While still coping with the disappearance of his wife, Goro soon realizes a disturbing connection between his wife, daughter, and the mysterious figure. This suspense-thriller plays on the most primal of human natures: the fear of predators, and the protection of our young. The atmosphere of the film combines a rustic and traditional Japanese lifestyle with a modern, Western sci-fi element.