Hometown Stories - Season 11 Episode 21 The Drumbeat of a Mother's Heart
In western Japan, a group of women were practicing "wadaiko" Japanese drums for their first performance in three-and-a-half years since the COVID outbreak. They are all mothers who have children with hard-to-cure illnesses. They include one who is trying to inspire her son through the sound of drums, and another dedicating her performance to her late daughter. Another is trying to take a step forward after her daughter suddenly came down with an illness. We look into the thoughts behind their smiles as they devote themselves to drumming.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: lae astra
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First Air Date: Feb 06, 2011
Last Air date: Oct 27, 2024
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 259 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 9.01
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life
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Episode
A Toast to the God of Sake
Life Lessons From the Homeless
Conversations Without Words
Behind the Artist's Hand
Longing for the Power of Touch
Rapping for Fukushima
A Small Village with Big Ideas
Swordfish Fishing With My Father
The Power of Memories
Many Vines, One Family
Bomb Disposal Quest in Okinawa
Rebuilding Lives After the Kumamoto Earthquake
When the Sea Turned Red
Finding Freedom in the Pool
Auntie Baseball
The Future of Fukuoka's Food Stalls
Nuclear Waste Splits a Town
A Blind Teacher's Farewell
Building On a Sacred Tradition
Saving Lives on an Isolated Island
The Drumbeat of a Mother's Heart
The Future of an Ancient Ritual
Discovering Myself Through Dementia
A Burger Hangout in Okinawa
Building Bonds With Books
Building a Thatched-Roof, Building New Bonds
Okinawan Dance Flowers Far From Home
Ainu: Engaging the Power of Dialogue
Lighting the Way for Tradition
A Fresh Start on a Small Island