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Under the Open Sky movie

🎬 Title: Under the Open Sky / すばらしき世界

Story: Mikami, a middle-aged former yakuza, emerges from a 13-year prison sentence for murder, eager to reconnect with his long-lost mother. Separated from her in childhood, he seizes the opportunity to join a television show where he crosses paths with a young director, Tsunoda. As he attempts to reintegrate into society, Mikami faces challenges in finding stable employment and grappling with his impulsive nature and deep-rooted beliefs, which complicate his interactions with Tsunoda and those trying to support him.

⭐ Rating: 7.446 (37 votes)

📅 Release date: February 11, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 6 minutes

🎭 Genres: Crime, Drama

🎬 Director: Miwa Nishikawa

✍️ Writer: Miwa Nishikawa

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: AOI Pro., Bandai Namco Arts, Filmarks, Kodansha, U-NEXT, Warner Bros. Japan, GAGA Corporation

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $4,702,781

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👥 Cast: Koji Yakusho (Mikami Masao), Taiga Nakano (Tsunoda Ryutaro), Masami Nagasawa (Yoshizawa Haruka), Isao Hashizume (Shoji Tsutomu), Rokkaku Seiji (Matsumoto Ryosuke), Yukiya Kitamura (Iguchi Hisatoshi), Narumi Yasuda (Nishio Kumiko), Meiko Kaji (Shoji Atsuko), Hakuryu (Shimoinaba Akimasa), Midoriko Kimura (Shimoinaba Masuko)

Editor’s note: A brief overview of Under the Open Sky (2021): This film skillfully embraces its Crime and Drama elements without feeling clichéd. Director Miwa Nishikawa maintains a focused narrative, prioritizing character depth over superficial elements. The performances, particularly by Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, and Masami Nagasawa, inject genuine human emotion into the story. With a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes, the film effectively presents its themes. While not without flaws, its strengths significantly overshadow any shortcomings. If this intriguing premise piques your interest, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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