Der gefeierte römische Feldherr Maximus wird vom sterbenden Kaiser Marcus Aurelius gebeten, seine Nachfolge anzutreten. Um dies zu verhindern, tötet Aurelius’ Sohn seinen Vater und ordnet die Exekution von Maximus und seiner Familie an. Maximus gelingt die Flucht. Verwundet wird er von einem Sklavenhändler gefangen genommen und muss sich fortan als Gladiator beweisen. Als Kampfmaschine hat er schließlich nur noch ein Ziel: Rache an seinem Peiniger zu nehmen …
An old stately inn stands in the heart of Seoul. It may be old, discolored, and weathered, but Nakwon Inn exudes old-world charms. As the typical cold uneventful winter comes to an end at the inn, guests start to arrive one by one as if each had promised to be present. Strangely and coincidentally, each one of them repeats Never Twice as they enter. The truth is, they all have a fateful reason to be there. What could have brought these individuals together? And what do they all have in common considering their long-term stay, assigned room numbers, gender, age, and hometown? The real reason for coming to Nakwon Inn unfolds.
Amidst a legacy of family feuds, a kind-hearted young woman, Rong Hua, crosses paths with the mysterious Nalan Yue while searching for a powerful healing artifact. As they fall in love, they uncover a deep history of revenge linking their families. With a new threat rising and Nalan Yue battling a dark power within, the two must fight to overcome the past and protect their future together.
