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.
Overwhelmed by emotions. Anger, anxiety, despair, sadness. His eyes left me heartbroken. You have to be patient out here. Patience with a few rewards. But at least you can live under the open sky.