In a feudal Japan engulfed in violence and chaos, a samurai father, whose life has become a quest for revenge, faces an unimaginable betrayal: the murder of his wife at the hands of a cruel cleric. With his son on his back, the warrior is forced to traverse a land filled with enemies thirsty for power and vengeance. Armed with his katana and determined to get to the bottom of this dark labyrinth of betrayals, he becomes a fugitive while protecting his little one, who, despite his tender age, seems to be the only reminder of his previous life.
Throughout their journey, father and son encounter a series of intriguing characters, from ruthless assassins to unexpected allies, and each encounter is a new step towards redemption or damnation. At the same time, the child becomes a symbol of hope and vulnerability in a world where death lurks at every moment. The story presents a dance between the tenderness of the father-son bond and the brutality of the samurai life.
In this journey filled with action and raw emotions, themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the inner struggle between revenge and protection are explored. The anguish and beauty of their odyssey are masterfully intertwined, taking the viewer on a rollercoaster of feelings that resonates long after the credits have rolled.