An incredible tale of deadly rivalries and blood-soaked battles, Blades of Blood is a heart-pounding martial arts epic that is already being hailed as a modern classic. As a kingdom faces an invading army the court splits into two rival factions, both vying for the king’s trust. Frustrated with the lack of action this leads to, one courtier splits away, forming a rebel army that hacks and slashes its way to power, leaving a trail of betrayed friends and traumatized victims in its wake. But one friend, an old blind swordsman, and the young warrior he is training refuse to stand down and the battle for control of the nation becomes a grudge match between the country's two greatest warriors.