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Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
Bullets. Swords. Revenge.
2020·1h 30m·★ 6.4
UK original
What if Taras Shevchenko put down his pen and took a samurai sword into his hands? Akayo samurai enters the territory of Ukraine, seeking revenge on the Japanese Harimoto--a buyer of slaves from a Ukrainian master. On his way, Akayo meets the serf Taras, who is also guided by personal revenge and wants to organize the release of his beloved.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 30m
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