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Don't Lose Heart

Directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa
2013    2h 8m
Drama
7.1
At age 99, Shibata transforms from a reluctant writer into a beacon of hope, fueled by her son Kenichi's encouragement. "Don't Lose Heart" intertwines her poignant poetry with vivid life experiences, celebrating resilience and the power of words.
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Cast of Don't Lose Heart
  • Kaoru YachigusaToyo Shibata
  • Tetsuya TakedaKenichi Shibata
  • Ran ItoShizuko
  • Rei DanToyo Shibata (young adult)
  • Mana AshidaToyo Shibata (child)
  • Mizuho SuzukiSadakichi Shibata
  • Yusuke KamijiDoctor Kamijo
  • Haru KurokiShizuko (young adult)
  • Pierre Taki
  • Ariei Umefune
  • Ayaka Onishi
  • Akiko Kurano
  • Shohei Abe
  • Chizuru Ikewaki
 
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