Zatoichi in Desperation
A morally complex samurai drama where a blind swordsman's attempt at redemption spirals into tragedy, exploring the consequences of good intentions in a corrupt world.
After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
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