Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Trust and Betrayal" delves into the formative years of Himura Kenshin, a young boy orphaned and taken in by the wandering swordsman, Hiko Seijuro. Set against the backdrop of a nation in upheaval, the film explores the brutal realities of the Japanese Revolution and the moral complexities of violence. Hiko, recognizing potential in the boy, begins to train him in the deadly Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū style of swordsmanship. The narrative follows Kenshin's struggle to reconcile his ideals with the grim realities of war, as he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the darkness that consumes him. The film paints a melancholic portrait of a young man's descent into becoming the infamous assassin, Hitokiri Battousai, exploring themes of loss, duty, and the enduring impact of violence. It showcases the events that shaped his future and the burden he carries.