Information
- Episode: 1
- Duration: 1 hr. 22 min.
- Studio: -
- Release: WINTER 2013
autobiographical biographies disability drama family friendly slice of life slice of life drama
Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
Rating: N/A
Alternative Titles
Ashita no Kibou: Takae Tsuneo Monogatari, Ashita no Kibō: Takae Tsuneo Monogatari, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae, Tomorrow's Hope - Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae, Tomorrow's Hope -Thank You, Tomorrow's Hope -Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae, 明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語, 明日の希望 高江常男物語
Description
An animated biographical film about the life of Takae Tsuneo, who was dealt a heavy blow when he lost both of his arms but worked to help other people with disabilities. At the age of seventeen, Tsuneo is electrocuted during his job installing power lines and has both of his arms amputated. However, he decides to devote his life to poetry and literature, and begins to practice writing by holding a pen with his mouth. He eventually gets a job as a newspaper reporter, and turns his attention to other people dealing with disabilities. (Source: Japanese Film Database)