Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell

Year: 2017

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: Rupert Sanders

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In a futuristic world, Major is a cyborg operative and the field commander of Public Security Section 9. As a highly skilled crime fighter, she battles cyber terrorists and confronts complex moral dilemmas. When a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master begins targeting her and others, she questions her own existence and memories, embarking on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth about her past and the forces manipulating her.

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1

Cybernetic Augmentation Development

In a futuristic world dominated by cybernetic enhancements, Hanka Robotics emerges as the foremost authority in augmented technology. Their ambition leads to the creation of a mechanical body capable of housing human consciousness, marking a significant evolution in human augmentation.

Hanka Robotics Headquarters
2

Mira Killian's Tragic Past

Mira Killian, the sole survivor of a cyber-terrorist attack that claimed her parents, is introduced to the audience. Her traumatic past sets the stage for her selection as the test subject for Hanka's groundbreaking project due to her severely damaged physical body.

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Transformation into Major Killian

A year later, Mira has undergone a transformation into Major Killian and has joined Section 9, the anti-terrorist division. She rises through the ranks, using her augmented abilities to protect society from emerging threats.

One year later Section 9 Headquarters
4

Thwarting a Terrorist Plot

Major Killian and her team, including Batou and Togusa, successfully thwart a terrorist attack aimed at a Hanka business conference. The operation culminates in an intense confrontation where Killian destroys a rogue mechanical geisha holding a hostage.

Hanka Business Conference
5

Struggling with Glitches

Amid her duties, Killian begins experiencing hallucinations that Dr. Ouelet brushes off as mere glitches. However, these manifestations compel her to seek deeper truths about her past and the experiences that haunt her.

Section 9 Headquarters
6

Investigating Kuze

After discovering that the mechanical geisha was hacked by an enigmatic figure known as Kuze, Killian steps outside her prescribed parameters to investigate further. This risky decision leads to an escalating conflict as Kuze attempts a counter-hack.

7

Trap at the Yakuza Nightclub

Killian and her team track Kuze to a Yakuza nightclub, unaware they are walking into a deadly trap. A catastrophic explosion occurs, resulting in injuries to Batou and severe damage to Killian's body, highlighting the dangers of their pursuit.

Yakuza Nightclub
8

Assassination of Dr. Dahlin

As tensions escalate, Kuze targets Section 9's Hanka advisor, Dr. Dahlin, ultimately assassinating her. This triggers an investigation linking Dahlin's murder to other senior Hanka researchers, raising alarms about the potential threats to Dr. Ouelet.

9

Clandestine Network Discovery

Togusa uncovers a secretive location housing individuals interconnected within a digital signal network. In the ensuing chaos, Killian faces off against Kuze, who reveals disturbing truths about their shared history and the nature of her memories.

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10

Confronting Hanka's Secrets

Revisiting Dr. Ouelet, Killian learns that she is one of many failed test subjects, and her memories are fabrications designed by Hanka. This revelation instigates a desperate need for her to escape as Cutter orders her termination.

Hanka Robotics
11

The Search for Motoko Kusanagi

Killian uncovers the whereabouts of Motoko Kusanagi, a missing girl linked to her past. A conversation with Motoko's grieving mother adds layers to her understanding of her identity and the truth behind her memories.

Apartment of Motoko's Mother
12

Setting a Trap for Cutter

Killian contacts Aramaki to unravel the connection between her past and Cutters' threats, unknowingly setting the stage for an ambush. In a calculated move, Aramaki allows Cutter to overhear their discussion, leading to a confrontation.

Section 9 Headquarters
13

Reunion with Kuze

Following a digital trail, Killian reconnects with Kuze, they reminisce about their lives before Hanka. Their revelation is cut short when Cutter employs a destructive 'spider-tank' to eliminate them, escalating the stakes.

Abandoned Warehouse
14

Final Confrontation with Cutter

Killian emerges victorious against the spider-tank but sacrifices her arm in the process. Meanwhile, Aramaki takes justice into his own hands, dispatching Cutter in a moment of reckoning, culminating a struggle for control and truth.

15

Embracing True Identity

Ultimately rebuilt and now embracing her identity as Motoko, Killian reconciles with her mother and takes her place in Section 9. Fully aware of her past and identity, she resumes her duty to combat terrorism and protect her world.

Section 9 Headquarters

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