Instruments of a Beating Heart (2024)

First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing "Ode to Joy" at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part — the big drum.

Released June 14, 2024 23 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Music, Short

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