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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageUkrainian
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Action
Votes21
DirectorRoman Perfilyev
WritersRoman Perfilyev
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in Ukraine
About Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
What if Taras Shevchenko put down his pen and took a samurai sword into his hands? Akayo samurai enters the territory of Ukraine, seeking revenge on the Japanese Harimoto--a buyer of slaves from a Ukrainian master. On his way, Akayo meets the serf Taras, who is also guided by personal revenge and wants to organize the release of his beloved.
Directed by Roman Perfilyev, Once Upon a Time in Ukraine leans on a strong ensemble — Roman Lutskyi, Serhiy Strelnykov, Kateryna Sliusar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 2020.
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