Young Swordsman

This Japanese actionadventure is set in the 17th century when all forms of swordplay were banned One fighter an excellent swordsman believes the law is unfair His brother keeps his opinions about the law to himself The swordsman vents his frustration by cutting off the thumbs of an enemy The fighter is then banished To live he becomes a thief To restore the familys lost honor the other brother is forced to challenge the fighter to a duel