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The gangster assassin "Ghost Dog" (played by Forest Whitaker), living in New Jersey, is an African American who is deeply immersed in the world of Japanese Bushido. "Loyalty and righteousness" are his highest principles in life. He lives a secluded life, rarely speaks, and communicates with his boss via carrier pigeons. Ghost Dog regards his boss Louis (played by John Tormey) as his biological father and never hesitates to carry out orders, striking swiftly and mercilessly with blood splattering everywhere. Despite his solitary life, he has a few close friends. In his spare time, he chats with a fellow African American who buys ice cream in the park and speaks French, each sharing their own stories, which is quite entertaining. Or he exchanges thoughts with a young girl who loves reading about her interpretations of "Rashomon." Ghost Dog lives in his own world, but the surroundings are undergoing significant changes. Eventually, he is abandoned by Louis and becomes a victim of the gang's internal struggles...