Action drama starring nicolas cage, set in a post apocalyptic landscape ravaged by nuclear waste. Directed by sion sono. When one of his 'granddaughters' appears to be missing the governor of samurai town calls upon an infamous prisoner, hero, to enter the outer regions of the metropolis known as the ghostland to try and retrieve her. However, hero is suited in an explosive armour suit to ensure he does not try to escape or mistreat bernice in any way. With only five days to rescue bernice or his suit explodes hero must act efficiently against the outcasts and criminals who people the ghostland.