Set during Japan`s civil war period 400 years ago, after continued battles amongst the samurai class; the overwhelmingly powerful Hideyoshi Toyotomi is on the verge of unifying the country. He orders his men to attack a small castle, the last remaining resistance. Surrender is debated in the castle but the young lord, who always seems to be in a daze, chooses to fight. Is the lord of the castle a reckless fool or a genius? A riveting historical spectacle about those who stand up for their dignity as samurai, armed with their wisdom, courage and love for their people.