Private Project

Heart to Heart

Rin Kijima, a Japanese actress, interviews children and young adults from a disabilities support group, and schools and organizations focused on preventing suicide and bullying among young people. Growing from a child into an adult is a period of struggle and change for many children and their parents. The filmmakers of Heart to Heart explore what is takes and what lessons can be learned as students grow into themselves and embrace their future. This documentary asks questions directed at both caregivers and youths, asking them to discuss questions about love and acceptance in this time of change. What can we as individuals, do to care for each other? What separates “us” from “them”? How do we translate what we have learned and help it guide us into becoming the best versions of ourselves?

  • Takashi Ui
    Director
  • Koji Matsumoto
    Director
  • Ryuho Okawa
    Writer
  • Rin Kijima
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Hiromi Kobayashi
    Key Cast
  • Akinori Fujimoto
    Key Cast
  • Yoshioki Miura
    Key Cast
  • Motonobu Hashizume
    Producer
  • Megumi Suzuki
    Producer
  • Arisa Okawa
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    心に寄り添う
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 29 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Takashi Ui, Koji Matsumoto

Takashi Ui is producer, movie director, and screenwriter. His first produced TV animation was Touch and together with Osamu Tezuka, he directed his first work, Legend of the Forest Part-1. He also produced and wrote voice dramas such as Night on the Galactic Railroad, and The Little Princes. Recent years, he is active in directing live-action films, documentary films, and theatrical works. Also, he writes and produces the music recitation dramas and more.

Koji Matsumoto is the managing director and media culture business director of Happy Science. He is also the CEO of ARI Production and professor at HSU (Happy Science University). In his 20’s, he was active in advertising and created TV programs and ad campaigns for well-known companies. His works were highly praised, receiving awards such as the TCC Newcomer Awards (award for outstanding copywriters), ACC Year Series Awards – Radio Commercial Category (the biggest award for advertising in Japan), Advertisement Awards by Fuji-Sankei group (second place), Mainichi Advertisement Awards - Design Category (first place) and so on. He has worked for Happy Science since 1990 and participated in film production by Happy Science Group since the film “The Terrifying Revelations of NOSTRADAMUS” (1994). The film “The Mystical Laws,” his 8th film as a producer, received a Special Jury Award at WorldFest- Houston International Film and Video Festival.

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