Is Under the Open Sky sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Under the Open Sky violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Under the Open Sky end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Under the Open Sky scary?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Under the Open Sky easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Under the Open Sky

Name: Under the Open Sky
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2021
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Masami Nagasawa, Isao Hashizume, Rokkaku Seiji

Directed by Miwa Nishikawa

Produced by AOI Pro., Bandai Namco Arts

2021126 min7.5 / 10

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.

Questions people ask

Is Under the Open Sky sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Under the Open Sky violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Under the Open Sky end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Under the Open Sky scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Under the Open Sky easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100