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Instruments of a Beating Heart

2024Ema Ryan Yamazaki
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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.

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What is Instruments of a Beating Heart (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in Instruments of a Beating Heart?

Instruments of a Beating Heart stars N/A. The film was directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.

How long is Instruments of a Beating Heart?

Instruments of a Beating Heart has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated N/A.

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