SummaryThe samurai Akayo enters the territory of Ukraine, seeking revenge on the Japanese Harimoto—a buyer of slaves from a Ukrainian master. On his way, Akayo teams up with the serf Taras, who is also guided by personal revenge and wants to organize the release of his beloved.
Directed By:Roman Perfilyev
Written By:Roman Perfilyev
Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
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Apr 20, 2023
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The fight sequences are so dynamic — and so frequent — that the 90-minute runtime flies by. This is the kind of movie that connoisseurs of over-the-top action like to seek out.
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Production Company:
- Kristi Films
- Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
- Star Media UA (I)
Release Date:Apr 14, 2023
Duration:1 h 30 m
Tagline:What if Taras Shevchenko put down his pen and took a samurai sword into his hands?
Awards
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Ukrainian Film Critics Awards
• 1 Nomination
