In a feudal Japan ravaged by war, a noble warrior, after having a prophetic vision, embarks on a journey from which he will not return the same. Driven by his ambition, he begins to devise a plan to usurp his lord's throne, leaving a trail of betrayals and deceit in his wake. As the story unfolds, his loyal wife becomes the only voice of reason, warning him about the dangers of succumbing to his thirst for power. However, greed and the desire for fame engulf him and drag him into an abyss of madness.
The conflict between loyalty and ambition intensifies when the warrior faces his own allies, turning friends into enemies in a deadly game of court intrigues. The shadows of betrayal unfold around him, and despite his combat skills, he realizes that his true enemy is the violence he himself has unleashed. With brushstrokes of horror and an atmosphere of unease, the story explores the price of unchecked ambition, where the hero transforms into a villain.
In the end, the cycle of violence closes with a surprising twist that will leave the viewer stunned. The film, acclaimed for its visual direction and profound moral dilemmas, is a journey that reminds us that greatness often comes with a devastating cost.