An exciting tale of action on the distant northern island of Hokkaido around thebeginning of the 20th Century starring two of the biggest names in Yakuza filmhistory, Fuji Junko and Takakura Ken. Since the death of Matsuo Yuki's father, theUnion Representative postition has been vacant. Now that the central governmenthas delegated the decision on his replacement to the 'Horse Traders' Association inHokkaido, she becomes the top candidate to fill the post. Corrupt local officials seekto block her from assuming the position upon her arrival from the southern island ofKyushu.It will be a radical change for Yuki, coming from the warm climate in theSouth to the bitter cold of Hokkaido. Violence soon erupts as Ainu and Japaneseclash, while Yuki's protector, a mysterious rifleman played by Takakura Ken,watches from the shadows. Can she finish the work started by her late father in anuntamed land?