Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
Japanese title: 明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語
Alternative titles: Tomorrow's Hope -Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae
Type: Movie
Source: Other
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Feb 23, 2013
Duration: 1 hr 22 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Producers: Gendai Production
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life

An animated biographical film about the life of Takae Tsuneo, who was dealt a heavy blow when he lost both of his arms but worked to help other people with disabilities. 
At the age of seventeen, Tsuneo is electrocuted during his job installing power lines and has both of his arms amputated. However, he decides to devote his life to poetry and literature, and begins to practice writing by holding a pen with his mouth. He eventually gets a job as a newspaper reporter, and turns his attention to other people dealing with disabilities.

(Source: Japanese Film Database)