This dorama is about a girl who was diagnosed with a disease called “Spinocerebellar Degeneration” when she was 15 years old, and was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25 years old.
The plot is based on the true story of a Japanese girl named Kito Aya, who had the same disease. She kept writing in her diary to remember her experiences until she could no longer hold a pen. Aya simply wished to live until the end of her life, and the purpose of writing in the diary was to remind herself to not give up. She shed tears many times, at the same time encompassed by the rich love and support from her family, friends, and boyfriend. Her diary “1 Litre of Tears” was published after her death, because of its inspiring and courageous message of
“Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.”
So far, over 18,000,000 copies of her diary have been sold.
The Review
This dorama features Sawajiri Erika, Nishikido Ryou, Narumi Riko, Yakushimaru Hiroko, Jinnai Takanori and Fujiki Naohito. Sawajiri Erika has powerfully brought out the character of Aya, and people who watch this dorama will feel compassion for her while she suffers from the illness. My tears flowed after almost every episode as I questioned myself, “What would I do if I were Aya?” This is a dorama where you can see a 15 year old young girl who was able to face her disease bravely, and tried her best to treasure the time she spent with her friends, family and boyfriend everyday she could.
To me, this was one of the best doramas of 2005, mainly because the reality of this story has enlightened me. I realized that my life is not that tough compared to those who are suffering from an incurable disease. “1 Litre of Tears” stood out for a reason: it is not because Aya was upset because of her disease, she was touched by the love and patience she received from her friends and family. I was amazed by the braveness with which she chose to live her life, as a strong girl who was only 15 years old, yet managed to face her cruel fate with a positive outlook, and tried her best to do whatever she could by herself.
For those dorama fans who loved “Beautiful Life” that starred Takuya Kimura & Tokiwa Takako, I’d bet you guys will appreciate this story too. I can feel the power of the love from her family and friends in this story, and encouraged me to be positive in my life even though there may be many difficulties and problems. I hope there will be somebody who is willing to translate the original diary by Kito Aya sold in Japan because she has a lot of meaningful words in her diary. This story contains both sadness and love, and I hope you guys will love this dorama as much as I did.
Episode 1 synopsis
This dorama starts right before Aya is confronted with the illness, Spinocerebellar Degeneration, in which the nerve cells of areas necessary for the human body to move and balance–including the cerebellum, brain stem, and spinal cord–transform and eventually disappear.
Ikeuchi Aya (Sawajiri Erika), a 15 year old girl, is the eldest daughter in a normal Japanese family. She lives with her reliable mother, Shioka, who works as a nutritionist, her father, Mizuo, the wacky owner of a tofu shop, her quiet younger brother, Hiroki, and two younger sisters, the sarcastic Ako and innocent Rika. On the day of her high school entrance exam, she left the house full of energy, but she missed her stop to get off the bus and walk to her high school because she fell asleep. She quickly got off and ran from the bus in the rain when she discovered she was late. She slipped, fell down and injured her knee. At that time, she met Haruto Aso, who was trying to skip the exam. He gave her a ride to school, the administrators allowed them to take the exam (despite the fact that Haruto was uninterested in taking it), which they both later passed.
The new semester began, Aya and Haruto were in the same class, and both were elected as the representative of their class. Aya also joined the basketball team, and was reunited with the boy who she was fond of from the male basketball team. Just as she was beginning to enjoy her high school days, Aya starts to experience some physical difficulties. She always dropped food from her chopsticks, could not estimate the distance of the objects in front of her, could not pour water into a cup without spilling it, and occasionally wobbled while walking. Her mother, Shioka, who was the only one to notice the physical changes in Aya, started to worry about what was going on.
One day, Aya’s life started to change after she tripped and fell. She couldn’t protect herself with her hands while falling and she hurt her face. After this, her illness is slowly revealed and her tragedy begins…
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” DVD Box
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” diary (in Japanese)
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” diary (in English)
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” Original Soundtrack
Torrent: Fansub by Kioku Konseki
Torrent: Original Soundtrack
Insert song: Konayuki by Remioromen
Translation: by Kiwi and Pye (ongoing)
Translation: by Ayafan (ongoing)
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That’s perfect drama…
I can’t leave my eyes to see.My eye just concern about the story.
N the most i like when erika sawajiri crying..
N ERIKA SAWAJIRI can i know you ?
I like you very much…
hello everyone!!!!!
i love this dorama…..
i wonder, where is ASOU now???? i love him…
same as aya, i love her so much…..
1 lit of tears….it’s such a great movie!
I’m speechless how to give my coment for this dorama.
well, hontou ni SUUUGGGOOOOIIIIII!!!!………………………………
yeah i am too xP lols
I just have to say this movie has inspired me a lot. I love it! This is the first movie that I’ve cried so much on. My brother always made fun of me because when I can’t stand the sad part anymore I would cry out loud. It was a really touching movie, I finished the movie in two nights. I hope one day they’ll publish Aya’s dairy in English, I’ll get it for sure. It made me feel that life isn’t just a game, but a journey. It’s a path a head of us, we will never know when it’ll end and we’ll have to live our lifes with no regrets. It made me understand the importance of living, to never give up, to never think that today is the end of our lifes, and to always be strong and happy no matter what happens.
This movie also taugh me to never give up on yourself or friends who are sick. To never be ashame of yourself or to never be ashame of your family if they are sick. I have a brother who can’t walk. He’s really tiny, skinny, I should say. He just went through surgery. When I watch this movie it reminds me of my little brother and it makes me cry even harder. He’s still young and still haven’t thought about his life ahead of him. But if one day he can’t walk, it’ll be hard for him as he grow older. He would always need help. Sometimes he tell me that if he had a wish, he’ll love to be able to walk. He wants to run around like us and go every where with us, he hates staying home alone.
It makes me really sad because as the oldest child, I think about his future.
I know he’ll be fine no matter what happens.
This movie has taugh me a lot and I have learn many things from it. I recommand it to anyone who hasn’t watch it. You’ll cry like a baby.
Oh i like this dorama… it’s make me sad. It’s wonderful character and
strory. Aya inspiring me to respect my self and always optimistic. I
was cry when i saw this dorama. Aya … Asou.. and all family.. I love
them
Everyday smile and TRy to survive,,…U’R not alone because there are me as you friend and also Aya in the Heaven:)
This is very good movie. I never bored to watch this movie. It is sad movie but can give me a very meaningful lesson, that is to be brave and spiritfull in facing our life
The best dorama for me. before ‘beautiful life’ of course
Oh i like this dorama… it’s make me sad. It’s wonderful character and strory. Aya inspiring me to respect my self and always optimistic. I was cry when i saw this dorama. Aya … Asou.. and all family.. I love them
this movie is very sad.. so touching.. i always cry in every episod (except episod 1 & 2).. i like the character of ASOU.. i will do the same thing as he done if someone i love or my friends get the same dissease as AYA.. i like AYA too.. coz she is so tough n very strong girl.. just like she said.. ” Just being a live is such a lovely n wonderful thing.” n i hate the character of KAWAMOTO.. he is the cowardest man that i ever see.. just run away like chicken when he knows about AYA dissease..damn it!!when i saw the movie..i really want to knock him down..huh!!! but.. i rather dissapointed with the movie.. why does the 2 episod of it has been cut off from the movie??? is indonesia only sold the fake one??? i like to buy this movie completely without been cut off.. i dont care if it is fake or original.. i just want to buy the completely movie.. is anyone know where can i get the complete one??? please tell me.. >.<
yeah im hmong…. so r u hmong too?
LOL!! ahah…r u hmong?
Well then your sis dont got the heart to cry i guess emmez mOua for sad video that is.
I love this dorama so much…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
especially when i saw haruto…….Oh God he is so CUTE
I’ve cried 7 litre of tears when I saw this dorama…..(just believe it)
HARUTO I LOVE U SO MUCH!!!!!!
Omgsh!! my sista didnt cry once for this drama!! sooo selfish >
its a good story that had a deep impact to the heart’s of those who are watching this drama. the moral value from this drama is we must apreciate the time that was given to us as it was one of the most pricious thing that God give to us. (folow the muslim teach beside iman)
as we all know that the time of dead for everybody is unknown, so to those who believe that there were a life after dead, we must try to do the best of our effort to be the best man or women in this word.
all the best bye……
Please let me know where i can buy the series One litre of tears with english subtitle. I am from Malaysia
thanks
May Ling
this is my favourite drama.I really honour Aya. she is already sick and she’s still so strong knowing her sickness cannot be cured.
This really teaches me how to treasure my life. She who wants to just live a normal life is so hard for her and she is suffering in all the pain and hurt. And she is still so obstimistic.Me who gets un happy with myself for little things and i really learnt to treasure my life right now. She is really very honorable.I watched this drama through channel 56 and i really learnt alot. If i get the chance. i will like to go to her grave and pray for her. Shes a true angel which is seriously too kind.
guys…
i need help….
please help me to search the profile or autobiography of kitou aya for my script…
please give me answer at my e-mail number_one_1ch1ban at yahoo dot com
thanx a lot
i really love this drama!! full of love…teaches me the real value of living in this world… it also motivates me in so many other ways~…
OOne of the best drama i ever watched… I learn alot from aya and definitely remember it for life! I freaking cry alot -_-… so embarassing …………….. A might watch for any j-fan.
Yesterday I received the movie “1 litre of tears” I can see this movie over and over again….. and also let me cry over and over again…. its so great and amazing to see the life of Aya who was willing to survive and did till the end of time…follow your dream….
it`s so beautifull story.. the story is very2 touching my heart n many people in the world.. it`s so beautifull!!!
when a novel 1 litre of tears turn to indonesia?
I Love This Movie!!! I’m So glad i can watch this movie!!!
I’ve finished watch that story, very sad, and touching… I just thinking whether I can be as tough as “Aya” in facing or suffering a desease, and also can I be as loyal as “Asou” to all my friend?? Only God knows, we can just plan our future, but only He will make it happen or not….
Congrats to Aya and all Obe Litre of Tears crew members!!!!:)
I have not exactly watch the whole drama yet. But hearing part of the story from mostly everybody made me feel like watching it. I’ve some problems getting the drama therefore I may not finish it. But from what I’ve seen so far, it’ll be a remarkable drama for anyone, anyone at all. I love this drama, the actors and actresses, story line, graphic, soundstracks, scene and all. Thank You so for this unforgetable story, to who which is responsible for the drama.
the 1st drama make me cry a lot…so sad,I like i have many friends from all country in the world who like same dorama “1 litre of tears” and like to sharing aboout this. I respect with all opinion in this blog… N’ also We can to be a friends or comunity…we can sharing about our life, sad, love, family and othersss. Plzzz mail me about anything in my email manz_18slam at yahoo dot com
i just started watching a few episode and tears were just fallen …its a beautiful drama…and its true…”Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.” Aya
it’s very-very sad J-Dorama!!! (T_T)
Sawajiri Erika I LOVE YOU so Much… (^_^)
by the way, where must i buy this ost??
if u know,, please contact me..
it’s my email: ref_cool_182 at yahoo dot com,
i live in Indonesia,
arigato gozaimasu…
this movie..1 Litre of Tears is soOo sad..>
glenn sayaka wat was yours hotmail again can i no? thanks heh smiles
Hello I would like to know if you have Remioromen Konayuki piano sheet I try to find the piano sheet for a long time and I didn’ found XD so please if you a know a website where we can have Konayuki Piano sheet I will be grateful to you thank you for your time ++ Bye
oh yeah….dis is d 1st time i cry bcoz of dis movie…
this is de best drama eva,eva n eva
hi! iam from indonesia. 1 litre of tears is remembered me about true life
i dont know i can send this word’s. i think its the best dorama that i ever seen.Arigato Hozaimaz.
glenn sayaka well sure hehe it’s (cheemuaj_boi at hotmail dot com) hmmm and remember keep on smiling ok for me and all of friends and for the # 1 Aya.
Remember SMILES :)
tankyu chee muaj-san
could tell ur email adress?
ya i want to keep smile
n be brave to face my world n my day
but i feel empty but i know i will get fren again
gua suka banget…..
i very like this story!!!!
so good movie!!!
when will the english version of the book come out.?
glenn sayaka everybody can cry no1’s laughting at u. u see i use to think that i can never cry but after seeing 1 Litre of Tears i Cry so much watching it. and just the pasting week 1 of my Cousin pass away and I just broke down i let it all out it was like watching Aya passing away -_- sad. 1 day u will find honesty, sincerity, love and avection inside my heart. or u will find some1 who has all of these.
Vang Chee Muaj-san
Cendra: The one you have seen was probably ”Buku Harian Nayla”, which is a copy of this story, without any rights! It’s plagiarism! The producers of BHN claimed that it was just fiction *yea.. right – they copied all the conversations, and in case they didn’t know.. it was based on a true story -.- Support the original!
Aya Kito = real strong girl
Nayla = fake copy character
For those who were wondering why Haruto didn’t show up in the end: Haruto is not real, so there’s no need to ‘make’ an end/future for him. And IF Haruto was there at the funeral, he MUST say something.. (He can’t just stand there, I mean.. there were too many people! It would only make Haruto less important to let him stand with those bunch of .. ‘not-very-important-people’) In case you didn’t notice; the funeral scene was already the last 5 minutes of the show. One episode is about a hour. There was no time to let Haruto talk. It would only be too long (for one episode). Even if they let Haruto talk (for a couple of SECONDS) – what do you expect him to say in these few seconds? ”Aya, I miss you?” :P That would even be more rushed. Yes, I agree, this ending was rushed. But it would have been even more rushed if Haruto is there..
The last basketballscene is not a flashback, and Haruto did not died. I think the scene was just done to ‘let Aya repeat her message again’: ”Live forever”. It’s not even a scene; it has no story or plot, it was a short message to remind us to Aya’s wish.
^Well, this is what I think.. :P
I also have seen this movie. This is very good movie. I never bored to watch this movie. It is sad movie but can give me a very meaningful lesson, that is to be brave and spiritfull in facing our life, to be someone who can appreciate our life with everything we have. It is very good to have alot of friends and good family.
my sisiter found this show
me nd my sisters have watched it many times but 1 thing in me always cry for this movie.
it is sad,happy,lovely movie to me.
from natalie
i just finished watching one litre if tears. it made me cry 1 litre of tears just like aya… every episode is a shed of tears. just disappointed that aya didnt confess that he likes haruto too.. its just too sad. but it inspires me a lot.. we should make most out of our life.. and be thankful for what we have.. aya had this desease, yet she was optimistic and strong to face the challenges, even letting haruto go knowing they can never be. i just love it…
thanks aya…
I have seen the movie like “AYA” in Indonesia program before but it isn’t same because I saw 1 litre of tears a few days ago. Sad movie but wonderfull life and i am very amazed with her struggle to survive her life.
Regards,
Cendra
man…
this drama… such an inspiring drama!!
im a guy, and i had ever hardly cry, but when i watch this show..
my tears didnt stop flowin..
juz.. too sad…
but yet it had a relly deep meaning… now i can really treasure my life n time.. and live my life as never before!
Thanks Aya!
i have seen the series of 1 litre of tears and it has served a lesson that all as people should under stand that we are blessed with life were we will experience the hurt and pain as life often dishes out but we also recieve the love of our familys and friends and the joy that life has to offer its these times that will make u realize u are infact alive and you will understand that a smile can make all the difference to any situation
life is a very beautiful thing …. treasure it … dun waste it
Hi Bwear
Yes I am dutch, I saw the movie “1 litre of tears” in the plane on my way to Taiwan last december.. I was so touched and was crying under my blanket… I didnt know that there was also a tv serie… email me if you like at bubbelaar at hotmail dot com so that we can let the blog for the subject.
I totally love this series! I’ve cried in every episode! And I can definitely feel the pain of Aya Kito. She is just wonderful.. Sawajiri Erika did a awesome job in portraying Aya. Tears just easily flow. Everyone should watch this; whether you’re girl or a boy.
Ally: are you dutch? Cause I live in the Netherlands too, but well, I’m Chinese x)
i don’t know why i can’t cry?
maybe the world will laughing at me when i do it
u know what
that i feel loose now
n before i do struggle
it means that
i may not to laugh or cry
cos i must do something
n i realize that i feel so empty
two years has gone so fastn began so surprise when i become 19
realy2 empty n alone
n just realize that i have not honesty, sincerity, love and avection inside my heart
now i walk alone
Hi
Anyone some ideas where I can buy the “movie” “1 litre of tears” I live in The Netherlands and this movie I must add to my movie collection.
regards
Alcide
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