Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
FormatMOVIE
Episodes1
Duration82 min
StatusFinished
SeasonWinter 2013
AiredFeb 23, 2013 – Feb 23, 2013
SourceORIGINAL
Score
Mean3.6
Popularity#160
Favourites1
ProducerGendai Production

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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

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)