Under the Open Sky (2021)

• Crime
• Drama

Mikami, an ex-yakuza of middle age with most of his life in prison, gets released after serving 13 years of sentence for murder. Hoping to find his long lost mother, from whom he was separated as a child, he applies for a TV show and meets a young TV director Tsunoda. Meanwhile, he struggles to get a proper job and fit into society. His impulsive, adamant nature and ingrained beliefs cause friction in his relationship with Tsunoda and those who want to help him.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (48 votes)

Release date

February 11, 2021

Runtime

2h 06m

Language

Japanese

Director

Miwa Nishikawa

Status

Released