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Once Upon a Time in Ukraine (2023)
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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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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Genre:Adventure, Comedy, Action
Written By:Roman Perfilyev
In Theaters:4/14/2023
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Kristi Films, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Star Media
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