Instruments of a Beating Heart

Instruments of a Beating Heart 2024 Directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki

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.

Countries Japan , USA

Production Country Japan

Language Japanese

Spoken Language Japanese

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Companies NHK , The New York Times , Cineric Creative

Release Date 14 June 2024

23 mins