Overwatch Animated Short | “Dragons”

Summary

The legend speaks of two powerful Dragon Brothers, the North and South Winds, who maintained balance until their conflict led to the North Wind's downfall. The South Wind, triumphant but isolated, grieved deeply. A stranger advises him to seek humility and peace. In a parallel tale, two brothers, Hanzo and Genji, face a tragic confrontation over duty and honor. Hanzo, burdened by guilt, cannot kill his brother again, who reveals that he has forgiven Hanzo. Together, they set out to rebuild their world, learning to forgive themselves.

Takeaways

• 🐉 The story revolves around an ancient legend of two dragon brothers: the Dragon of the North Wind and the Dragon of the South Wind.
• ⚔️ These two dragons upheld balance and harmony but later argued over who could rule their land better.
• 🌩️ Their conflict escalated, leading to a violent struggle that darkened the skies, ending with the South Wind dragon striking down his brother.
• 💔 The Dragon of the South Wind triumphed, but his victory soon turned to solitude, bitterness, and sorrow.
• 🧘 A stranger advised the grieving dragon to seek humility and peace, suggesting he walk the earth as a human.
• 🎯 Hanzo, one of the central characters, is confronted by an assassin and reflects on killing his brother, Genji, to maintain order and duty.
• 🗡️ Despite his actions, Hanzo feels burdened and continues to honor his brother’s memory every year at Shimara Castle.
• 🧎 Genji, Hanzo's brother, appears before him and reveals that he has accepted who he is and has forgiven Hanzo, urging Hanzo to forgive himself.
• 🔄 The brothers decide to set out together to rebuild what they had destroyed, symbolizing redemption and reconciliation.
• 🌏 The story concludes with the idea that the world is changing, and Hanzo must choose his path while reflecting on the lessons of honor and forgiveness.

Q & A

What is the ancient legend mentioned in the beginning of the script?

The legend tells of two great Dragon Brothers, the dragon of the north wind and the dragon of the south wind, who together upheld balance and harmony in the heavens.

What caused the two dragon brothers to fight?

The two brothers argued over who could better rule their land, and their quarrel turned into a violent struggle that darkened the skies.

What was the outcome of the battle between the two dragons?

The dragon of the south wind struck down his brother, the dragon of the north wind, causing him to fall to Earth and shatter the land.

How did the dragon of the south wind feel after his victory?

The dragon of the south wind initially triumphed, but over time, he became filled with grief, bitterness, and sorrow, realizing that his victory brought him solitude.

Who visited the dragon of the south wind, and what advice did they give?

A stranger visited the dragon and advised him to heal from his self-inflicted wounds by walking the earth on two feet, finding value in humility, and seeking peace.

Who are the two main characters in the second part of the script?

The two main characters are Hanzo and Genji, brothers from the Shimada clan, who confront each other at Shimada Castle.

Why does Hanzo visit Shimada Castle every year?

Hanzo visits Shimada Castle every year to honor his brother, Genji, whom he had killed to maintain order within the clan.

What is Genji's perspective on honor compared to Hanzo's?

Genji believes that honor resides in one's actions, while Hanzo feels that honoring his brother with incense and offerings is sufficient, despite having killed him.

Why does Hanzo refuse to kill Genji when given the chance?

Hanzo refuses to kill Genji because he realizes that Genji still has a purpose in life and does not deserve the death he seeks.

What transformation does Genji undergo by the end of the story?

Genji forgives Hanzo and accepts what he has become, urging Hanzo to forgive himself as the world changes and forces them to make choices once again.