At the center of the events in the American fantasy series "The Sandman" is a mythical hero who visits people at night. He puts them to sleep by sprinkling sand on their eyelids, allowing them to see dreams. He is sometimes referred to as the Lord of Dreams. Seventy years ago, the hero suffered a tragedy. Due to the power of a magical ritual, he was trapped by an occultist. After regaining his freedom, the Sandman is confronted with the realities of the human world, which have changed significantly during his captivity.