Welcome to Metropolis. Brace yourself for a totally new experience in cutting edge animation. Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka (ASTROBOY), written by Japanese Anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (AKIRA) and directed by Rintaro (GALAXY EXPRESS 999), METROPOLIS is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters.Set in a futuristic city at the height of its civilisation, METROPOLIS tells the story of Tima - a beautiful and mysterious female humanoid who does not realise that she is actually a highly advanced robot. But it is Tima who must discover her true self and begin to bridge the gap between humans and the humanoids...to save the entire city from the dark dictator Duke Red.