Famous director Kitano goes on a quest to shoot the ultimate film for movie-lovers everywhere, but he finds out this isn't as easy as it sounds. He's already troubled since having declared to stop making violent films despite his previous success with yakuza movies. Determined to turn out a hit film, Kitano imagines every genre possible for his new project: an Ozu-style film, a nostalgic period piece, a horror film, a romantic tear-jerker and a sci-fi extravaganza. Unfortunately for the frustrated Kitano, all his pitches are rejected. Then he takes on the story of a ruthless lady con artist and her money-hungry daughter who set their sights on a wealthy man. On screen and off, a series of wacky, unpredictable events soon follow, especially when an unprecedented catastrophe is about to change history. So this time, it's up to the director to not only complete his film, but also save mankind!