Storyline
An independently produced documentary about growing up as a blind youth in 1960's Japan. It focuses on a group of elementary level students being taught by Mr. Kawai at the Zoshigaya Branch of Tokyo Educational University. Filmed over 12 years, the documentary tracks these student's lives up through their young adulthood. It follows the journey of one student in particular, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a young boy who eventually learns a passion for music and wants to become a recording artist. Expanded from director Hideo Hamada's documentary short "But We Can Gaze!"
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Himself
Hajime Akashi
Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
Poem of the Young Hearts was released on January 1, 1969.
The runtime of Poem of the Young Hearts is 55m.
Poem of the Young Hearts is a Documentary movie.
Poem of the Young Hearts is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Poem of the Young Hearts was directed by Hideo Hamada.
The main cast of Poem of the Young Hearts includes Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Hajime Akashi.
Poem of the Young Hearts is originally in English.