Don't Lose Heart(2013)
くじけないで
Don't Lose Heart Synopsis
Depicts the life of best-selling Japanese poet Toyo Shibata. Toyo Shibata first began writing poems at the age of 92 and published her first collection of poems "Kujikenaide" (″Don't lose heart″) in 2009, which sold over 1.5 million copies.
Don't Lose Heart (2013) is a drama film directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, released on November 16, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Kaoru Yachigusa, Tetsuya Takeda, Ran Ito and Rei Dan. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoshihiro Fukagawa
- Writers:
- Yoshihiro Fukagawa
- Producers:
- Naoko Yoshida, Naoto Asaoka, Kazunari Hashiguchi
- Production:
- AOI Pro., Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Don't Lose Heart (2013) Trailer
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Don't Lose Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kaoru Yachigusa
as Toyo Shibata
Tetsuya Takeda
as Kenichi Shibata
Ran Ito
as Shizuko
Rei Dan
as Toyo Shibata (young adult)
Mana Ashida
as Toyo Shibata (child)
Mizuho Suzuki
as Sadakichi Shibata
Yusuke Kamiji
as Doctor Kamijo
Haru Kuroki
as Shizuko (young adult)
Pierre Taki
Ariei Umefune
Ayaka Onishi
Akiko Kurano
Key crew
Directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, written by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, produced by Naoko Yoshida, Naoto Asaoka and Kazunari Hashiguchi.
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Don't Lose Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Don't Lose Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Lose Heart online?
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Don't Lose Heart (2013) is available to stream on Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Lose Heart?
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The main cast of Don't Lose Heart (2013) includes Kaoru Yachigusa, Tetsuya Takeda, Ran Ito, Rei Dan and Mana Ashida. The film was directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Lose Heart released?
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Don't Lose Heart was released on November 16, 2013 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Don't Lose Heart worth watching?
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Don't Lose Heart (2013) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Lose Heart?
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