The film tells the story of celebrated Japanese author Yukio Mishima, exploring four distinct chapters of his life. The first three chapters draw parallels between Mishima's life and his novels, focusing on The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko's House, and Runaway Horses. The fourth and final chapter recreates the events of Mishima's last day, November 25, 1970.

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
A biographical drama that chronicles the life of renowned Japanese author Yukio Mishima, divided into four distinct chapters.