Once Upon a Time in Ukraine(2020)
Bullets. Swords. Revenge.
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.
Movie: Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
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Taras Shevchenko
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