Deeply affected by the recent tragedy at work and the breakup with his wife, Ulysses arrives in the small town of Normal in Minnesota to temporarily take over the position of the deceased sheriff. Meanwhile, two misbehaving yakuza enforcers are sent here from Osaka on a mission. To Ulysses, the town seems safe, almost sleepy and friendly, and he gradually gets caught up in the new, unhurried pace of life, dealing with the everyday problems of the local residents. But one day, the peace comes to an end when a bank robbery occurs in the city.