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Instruments of a Beating Heart

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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.

DirectorEma Ryan Yamazaki
ProducersEric Nyari·Shin Yasuda

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Instruments of a Beating Heart is streaming on Kanopy and Vimeo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Instruments of a Beating Heart is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Vimeo.

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Instruments of a Beating Heart is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Vimeo in United States.