Playing Ep 01

Summary:

In the aftermath of the global conflict that engulfed the world in the mid-20th century, a nation is left in disarray, grappling with widespread starvation and disorder. Amidst this turbulent backdrop, a surge in criminal activity plagues the land, with theft and pillage running rampant as desperate individuals seek to survive the harsh conditions. Law enforcement seems powerless in the face of these rampant outlaws, and both sides increasingly turn to mystical forces as a means of protection.

Two young brothers find their lives forever altered when they are wrenched apart in their youth, each thrust into diametrically opposed worlds. One child finds himself enveloped in the dark, corrupt realm of the bandits, while the other is taken under the tutelage of a dedicated lawman. As fate would have it, they grow up to stand on opposite sides of the law, shaping into men with conflicting allegiances and ideologies.

Years later, an unexpected reunion comes to pass, not as family, but as adversaries. They are now faced with the heart-wrenching reality that they must combat each other, despite their shared lineage and common goal: to seek justice and avenge the untimely demise of their father. The narrative threads together the lives of a valiant vigilante disguised as a law enforcer, Krathing, and Mai, a rob-from-the-rich, give-to-the-poor kind of outlaw who wears the saintly image of the bandits.

Their quest for vengeance is complicated by emotions as deep as their rivalry; both men find themselves entangled in a battle for the affection of Kamlai, a woman who has captured their hearts. As they challenge each other for both their duty and love, the tension escalates, leading to an inevitable confrontation where only one can emerge triumphant. The story unfolds as an intricate tapestry of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice in a world where the line between good and evil is as blurred as it is binding.