The Legion
β 6.2 Β· 2020 Β· 96m Β· Adventure Β· History Β· Action
Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted with the mission of crossing the snowy mountains of Armenia, swarming with Parthian patrols, to seek help for his slowly dying men.
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