Once Upon a Time in Ukraine

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Once Upon a Time in Ukraine

2023

1h 30m

Action

Adventure

Comedy

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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.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

04/24/2023

This is the kind of movie that connoisseurs of over-the-top action like to seek out.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

04/24/2023

I enjoyed it quite a bit!

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

06/21/2023

7.5/10

The result is a blending of influences into a bloody Tarantino-esque delight.

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Andy Klein

FilmWeek (LAist)

04/24/2023

I loved this film and was totally charmed by it.

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

04/16/2023

6/10

Incredibly stylish, occasionally bloody, and full of dark humor, in the realm of Grindhouse attempts, there’s fun to be had here.

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Jonathan W. Hickman

The Newnan Times-Herald

04/14/2023

7/10

Writer/director Perfilyev finds success in his film’s endless energy and a constantly moving camera, but one that takes a moment to pause on a few beautiful images.

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Guido S

09/21/2023

Spaghetti Western attempt that was amusing until it became & stayed Antisemitic

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Dinos K

04/15/2023

Really now??????? Really?????

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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.

Director: Roman Perfilyev
Producer: Dmitriy Minzyanov, Yuriy Minzyanov
Screenwriter: Roman Perfilyev
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Star Media UA (I), Star Media, Kristi Films, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language: Ukrainian
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 14, 2023
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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