Under the Open Sky
- mizukizurich
- Apr 11, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Mikami, a former yakuza who has spent most of his life in prison, sets out on a quest to find the mother he was separated from as a child. Hoping to reconnect with her, he applies to appear on a TV show and crosses paths with Tsunoda, a young director. As Mikami struggles to reintegrate into society and secure stable work, his unwavering beliefs and fierce sense of dignity begin to alienate those who want to help him. Koji Yakusho, acclaimed for his role in Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days, delivers a nuanced portrayal of a man trying to rebuild his life in modern Japanese society.
Director: Miwa Nishikawa
Countries: Japan
Year: 2021
Runtime: 126 min. Genre: Drama
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles
Title in Japanese: すばらしき世界
Tickets & Screening Times
Sat, 31 May｜18:30｜Houdini
Sun, 1 June｜13:30｜Houdini
