Don't Lose Heart (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, Don't Lose Heart is a drama film directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Don't Lose Heart stars Kaoru Yachigusa as Toyo Shibata, Tetsuya Takeda as Kenichi Shibata, Ran Ito as Shizuko and Rei Dan as Toyo Shibata (young adult), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Lose Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Lose Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Lose Heart (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Lose Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Don't Lose Heart?
- Don't Lose Heart stars Kaoru Yachigusa, Tetsuya Takeda, Ran Ito, Rei Dan and Mana Ashida.
- When was Don't Lose Heart released?
- Don't Lose Heart was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.