

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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Instruments of a Beating Heart was directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.
Instruments of a Beating Heart holds an average rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of documentary and music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Instruments of a Beating Heart runs for 23min, and was released in 2024.
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