Years after a fictional American civil war, young men gather for an annual ritual that requires them to walk until just one man remains standing, winning vast riches. The catch: When you bow out, you are executed on the spot.
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Years after a fictional American civil war, young men gather for an annual ritual that requires them to walk until just one man remains standing, winning vast riches. The catch: When you bow out, you are executed on the spot.