An elderly mountain villager wakes to find his wife has died during a violent spring storm and moves through the hamlet to arrange burial and mourn, met by neighbors and everyday household routines. The narrative traces rural life through seasonal change, pairing close observations of weather, landscape, and domestic detail with scenes of communal interaction and grief. Episodes alternate between intimate accounts of loss and the steady work of village existence, underscoring how human relationships and local customs are shaped by the harsh, changeable natural environment.