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Summary The 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

Once Upon a Time in Ukraine

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Summary The 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

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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?
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Ukrainian Film Critics Awards
1 Nomination