Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari

Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari

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.

Trailer (requires flash): https://jfdb.jp/player/trailer/1207

(Source: Japanese Film Database)
Details
Format
Movie
Source
Original
Romaji
Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
Native
明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語
Country
JP
Status
Finished
Season
Winter (2013)
Start Date
Saturday, February 23, 2013
End Date
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Synonyms
Tomorrow's Hope - Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae
Tags
Autobiographical
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Links
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