Hikari’s “37 Seconds”: A Story of Cerebral Palsy and Self-Discovery

Yuma, played by Kayama Mei, in a scene from 37 Seconds. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

Kyōko, played by Kanno Misuzu, is a single mother looking after her disabled 23-year old daughter. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

The adult manga publisher (Itaya Yuka) looks over Yuma’s work. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

Actress Kayama Mei was working as a social worker when she was chosen to play Yuma. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

Care worker Toshiya (Daitō Shunsuke) is one of the people Yuma befriends. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

(© 37 Seconds Film Partners)