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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)

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

  • Hikari’s “37 Seconds”: A Story of Cerebral Palsy and Self-Discovery
  • Kyōko, played by Kanno Misuzu, is a single mother looking after her disabled 23-year old daughter. (© 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)

    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)

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

  • Hikari’s “37 Seconds”: A Story of Cerebral Palsy and Self-Discovery
  • Care worker Toshiya (Daitō Shunsuke) is one of the people Yuma befriends. (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

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

  • Hikari’s “37 Seconds”: A Story of Cerebral Palsy and Self-Discovery
  • (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

    (© 37 Seconds Film Partners)

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