In 1967 Shoji and Takao were two 20-years-old petty criminal convinced for the notorious Fukawa burglary and murder case. They would spend the next 29 years behind bars. 'We're innocent!' they pleaded while imprisoned and after being released on parole in 1996. Upon returning to society, so began their odyssey for a retrial and to have their names cleared forever. With desires of finding a job or having a girlfriend, the pair cross each hurdle one day at time just to become run-of-the-mill, middle-aged men. Always looking on the bright side, never give up. Will the Japanese courts grant them true freedom? The camera follows Shoji and Takao for 14 years to find out.—Anonymous
Shoji and Takao are released from prison on parole. Convicted for the infamous Fukawa robbery-homicide case at 20 years-old, they've spent 29 years behind bars. 'We're innocent!' they always claimed. While in prison and after their return to society on parole, the pair continued to demand a retrial to prove their innocence and clear their names. Director Yoko Ide learned of their plight by chance and began to document their lives on video.—Anonymous