Under the Open Sky

What is Under the Open Sky about?

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.

Cast

Koji Yakusho, 仲野太賀, Masami Nagasawa, Isao Hashizume, 六角精児, 北村有起哉, 安田成美, Meiko Kaji