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Under the Open Sky

2021, Movie, 2h 6min

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.

Country: Japan

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Critic Phuong Le

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...a captivating and empathic portrayal of a vanishing community.

Read full review at The Guardian

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After serving 13 years in prison for murder, a former yakuza attempts to rebuild his life and find his long-lost mother. He struggles to adapt to society and finds himself at odds with those around him, including a young TV director who wants to help him. As he navigates this new world, he must confront his own ingrained beliefs and impulsive nature in order to find a place for himself. Will he be able to break free from his past and find a new path forward?

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