1 Litre of Tears (movie) (2005)

Other name: １リットルの涙, Ichi ritoru no namida, One Litre of Tears

Description:

Based on a touching true story, 1 Litre of Tears is a moving film directed by Okamura Riki that chronicles a young girl's brave battle with a terminal illness. The story follows Aya, portrayed by Asae Onishi, an ordinary middle school student whose life changes forever when she suddenly collapses on her way to school. She is diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable neurological disease that gradually deprives her of physical control. As Aya enters high school, her condition deteriorates, forcing her to move to a special boarding school. Despite the immense physical and emotional challenges, Aya finds strength through her friends and her supportive mother, played by Kazuko Kato. Facing continuous hospital trips, Aya refuses to give up. She works hard to complete her education and chooses to live every single day of her life to the fullest. This inspiring cinematic adaptation beautifully captures her passion, perseverance, and the universal power of hope in the face of tragedy.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2005

Genre:Drama; melodrama; Tragedy