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Under the Open Sky

Under the Open Sky

Feb 11, 2021
126 min
Drama
7.7/ 10
35 votes

Overview

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.

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TMDB
7.7/10
35 votes
IMDB
7.2/10
2,141 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
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Box Office$4,702,781Worldwide gross

Awards & Nominations

2 wins & 13 nominations total

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Released

Original Language

ja

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$4,702,781

Production Companies

AOI Pro.Bandai Namco ArtsFilmarksKodanshaU-NEXTWarner Bros. JapanGAGA Corporation

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