Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語
Movie · 2013 · 1 eps · Finished · Score 5.3
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis
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) Note: Trailer (requires flash): https://jfdb.jp/player/trailer/1207
Voice Actors
- Ichirou Mizuki as Tsuneo Takae
- Yuri Hoshina as Kouhei's Mother
- Yoshie Taira as Mihoko Takae
- Midori Isomura as Secretary Yamada
- Etsuko Ichihara as Narrator