Under the Open Sky

すばらしき世界

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.

Screenplay

西川美和

Novela

佐木隆三

Director

西川美和

Music

林正樹

Status

Released

Release date

11/02/2021

Original language

Japanese

Box office

US$ 5 M