Under the Open Sky

A contemplative drama about an aging ex-yakuza's struggle to rebuild his life and reconnect with his past after 13 years in prison, exploring themes of redemption, social exclusion, and the difficulty of change.

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.