In 1725, a retired swordsman's life is turned upside down when his clan lord demands that his son marry the lord's mistress, despite her being the mother of his elder son. The son, Yogoro, accepts and falls deeply in love with Ichi, reinvigorating his father's spirit. However, when the lord's elder son dies and he demands Ichi return to be the mother of his heir, Isaburo and his family refuse, leading to a tragic confrontation.
Samurai Rebellion
In feudal Japan, a lord's ruthless abduction of his heir's mother sets off a perilous chain of events, as the desperate father-in-law and husband must weigh the cost of defiance against the crushing weight of submission.
