Instruments of a Beating Heart

It runs a compact 23m.

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.

• Ema Ryan YamazakiDirector
• Päivi TakalaOriginal Music Composer