Tenchu!
HistoryActionDrama
A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.
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A grim, unflinching look at the brutal realities of the samurai era. It's a visceral experience filled with political intrigue and desperate struggles for survival, where honor is a luxury few can afford.
brutalsomberintensegrittysteadysamurai epicperiod dramaviolenthonorbetrayalsurvivalpower
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