Killing
“Why must I kill?”
DramaAction
In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Mokunoshin Tsuzuki resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranquility are sure to be replaced by war and conflict across the land, the swordsman feels restlessness creeping upon him.
VIBE
A quiet, contemplative journey into the life of a wandering swordsman. Beneath the surface of rural peace, simmering tensions and the ghosts of past violence promise a brutal reckoning. It feels like a storm gathering on the horizon.
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