is a 1969 Japanese seafaring drama film directed by Tokujirà  Yamazaki. Planning took five years, while filming took place over a one year and two month period.
YÃ Âji Kitami is a young man who stands at the crossroads of his life. One day, YÃ Âji meets his childhood friend Katsuyuki Shinoda by chance, and YÃ Âji gets on a whaling boat at the recommendation of Katsuyuki.