The Gate of Sacrifice Unto the Silent Paradise

In a small village deep in the mountains of Shikoku, there is a strange Buddha statue that is strongly worshipped. Hayato comes from Tokyo to the village to accompany his friend Takumi on a trip back home, but he feels something is off about the villagers' strange cold demeanor... Takumi's grandmother warmly welcomed him and they were enjoying a peaceful dinner together. But the moment he heard her say that he had "brought Buddha closer", Takumi's face turned pale and he ran out of the house - disappearing that night. From then on, Hayato becomes embroiled in a series of strange events.