Fumiko no umi
A blind girl of around ten years old is not having a pleasant upbringing. She is poor, neglected, shunned and even loses a friend. Yet, she does not give up hope. That is the adaptation of the actual story of Kiyo Awazu who grows up to educate blind children. The young Fumiko becomes an apprentice to a masseuse and works hard to learn a skill. She also studies to learn braille.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Released
- 2007
Details
Release year: 2007
Storyline
A blind girl of around ten years old is not having a pleasant upbringing. She is poor, neglected, shunned and even loses a friend. Yet, she does not give up hope. That is the adaptation of the actual story of Kiyo Awazu who grows up to educate blind children. The young Fumiko becomes an apprentice to a masseuse and works hard to learn a skill. She also studies to learn braille.
Top credits
- Riko Suzuki — Fumiko Awaji
- Keiko Takahashi — Taka Sasayama
- Miki Fujitani — Chiyo Awaji
- Chôei Takahashi — Jiko