Sword Of Desperation

Based on the novel by Fujisawa Shuhei, Sword of Desperation stars Toyokawa Etsushi as Kanemi, a clever and skilled swordsman who has vowed to protect his lord (Murakami Jun) from the evil clutches of his most trusted lover, an ex-prostitute named Renko. After serving his time confined to his quarters, Kanemi seeks forgiveness and becomes a personal assistant to the lord. As time passes, Kanemi realizes that his new post will no longer allow him to maintain face, so he sets on a philosophical quest to free himself from the horrors of his past while embracing the possibilities of a brighter future.