In the early 1930s, Chicago witnesses the launch of the transcontinental locomotive Flying Pussyfoot, a legendary expedition destined to stain the nation with blood. Meanwhile, in New York, the driven chemist Szilard and his reluctant assistant Ennis pursue missing vials of a life‑extending potion. Simultaneously, a clash between rival mob factions intensifies. On the ship Advena Avis, in 1711, alchemists prepare to uncover the cost of eternal life. Drawing from the acclaimed light novels, Baccano! weaves seemingly disconnected events across time and locale into a grand tale of alchemy, endurance, and immortality. Central to this tapestry are the benevolent aspiring thieves Isaac and Miria, who link diverse characters—each harboring secret motives—and forge lasting ties that shape their fates. Their intertwined journeys illuminate the balance between ambition and consequence, revealing how even fleeting encounters can ripple through history. and in the lives of those who dare to dream.
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