Cheers From Heaven

When bento shop owner Hikaru Oshiro learns that a group of high school students have no place to practice music, he takes it upon himself to build a studio beneath his store. The only stipulations he placed upon the students were that they be respectful to others, do well in school, and be empathetic towards others. Based on the true story of Hikaru Naskasone who supported students up until his death from cancer in November, 2009.

Director: Makoto Kumazawa

Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Hitomi Miyauchi, Rie Mimura, Layla Jashiki, Win Morisaki, Masato Yano, Taeko Yoshida, Shuhei Nomura

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.