Kiichiro Toyoda, the visionary founder of Toyota and son of an industrialist, shares insights from the post-war era in Japan. As the nation rebuilds from devastation, Toyota grapples with labor disputes and the ambition to create a world-class passenger car. Toyoda's dreams are cut short by personal tragedy, yet his legacy inspires his cousin to pursue innovation. Meanwhile, Soichiro Honda rises from humble beginnings, seeking inspiration in Europe for groundbreaking creations like the Super Cub, foreshadowing an intense rivalry in the automotive industry.