Under the Open Sky
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Under the Open Sky is a crime/drama film. directed by Miwa Nishikawa. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, and Masami Nagasawa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (37 votes)
Box Office
$4.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Koji Yakusho
as Mikami Masao
Taiga Nakano
as Tsunoda Ryutaro
Masami Nagasawa
as Yoshizawa Haruka
Isao Hashizume
as Shoji Tsutomu
Rokkaku Seiji
as Matsumoto Ryosuke
Yukiya Kitamura
as Iguchi Hisatoshi
Narumi Yasuda
as Nishio Kumiko
Meiko Kaji
as Shoji Atsuko
Hakuryu
as Shimoinaba Akimasa
Midoriko Kimura
as Shimoinaba Masuko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $4,702,781
Production Companies
- AOI Pro.
- Bandai Namco Arts
- Filmarks
- Kodansha
- U-NEXT
- Warner Bros. Japan
- GAGA Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Under the Open Sky?
Under the Open Sky was directed by Miwa Nishikawa.
How long is Under the Open Sky?
Under the Open Sky has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Under the Open Sky released?
Under the Open Sky was released on February 11, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Open Sky?
The main cast of Under the Open Sky includes Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Masami Nagasawa, Isao Hashizume, Rokkaku Seiji.