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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Yeah, I really like this series…. It is very pity to many Aya’s out there. I hope that this kind of desease can be cured!….. Sensei, gambatte kudasai…
wow i watch this video more then 50 times and everytime i see it or watch it, It always bring tears to my eyes. i was watching it the day before yesterday and i always cry to it. well the reason why is because the 1 st couple time i watch it i wasnt really listening that why. I wanna say Arigato gozaimasu to Aya and Erika for playing her she did a wonderful job. so ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!!!
its was so touching..i bought dvd home tat day..not knowing how touching it was..but when i start watching i couldn’t stop crying..since the first episode till the last.. my whole family was touch by the show including my eldest brother which doesn’t show much..cry for it..!! kito aya has help many people even until now..she helped me..tq..i swear to lend her my eyes to show her the world she couldn’t see (right after watching the movie..)thx to her support i’ll study my japanese seriously and make sure i ace it.. and i will surely translate her diary to let more people know her story.. i hope everyone who watched the show..pls recommend it to a friend or more..to spread or to continue her spirit in us who live for a better future.. now everytime i open my eyes from sleep..i feel so alive and thankful i am alive and able to see,move,eat or just think. i use to complain bout my life none stop but now i find out.. i am lucky enough to be living..kito aya arigatto..
the best drama ever!
i cried for the 1st time watching this drama…i never cry no matter how touching it is…but for 1 litre of tears, this is an exception…
i cried when ako scolded hiroki for being ashamed of aya’s condition.
I watched this and i dont know what to say. it was the best drama i’ve ever seen. After seening this it inspired me so much to pursuing to become a pharmacist. I hope one day i will be the person who will be the developer of this cure disease. I’ve searched it up and learn about it enough. Im still young. so give me sometime. =] I probably wont drop by this website again.. but at least i left my foot print here.
C’est vraiment trop triste…
J’espères que le livre est sortit en France je veux absolument le lire.
Aya a été très forte. Moi je n’aurai fait que pleurer et me dire ” pourquoi moi? “, je n’aurai plus vécu. Je n’est pas assez de force pour surmenter une telle maladie.
J’ai de l’admiration pour Aya-sama!
It’s really too sad …
I hope that the book was released in France I definitely read it.
Aya was very strong. Me that I will cry and say “Why me?”, I will not lived. I is not enough strength to surmenter such a disease.
I have admiration for Aya-sama!
I cried when Aya Ikeuchi (Erika Sawijiri) moved to the spinocerebellar degenaration school when Asou Haruto (Ryou Nishikido) stand up and tried to chase Aya with the others.But finally he and the others couldn’t chase her after play the song ‘9 March’ because Aya had get into the van.I very sad and pity to Aya because I know 1 litre of tears is true story! I’m so sorry to all of the Aya’s family(the true once).Bye.
when i remember this dorama, i always struck by the sad feeling.
thanks for make me realize the word “being live,is a wonderful thing”
Aya simply came from an ordinary family but the relationship between the family’s members was so great and meaningful. I adore her mother and I love asou-kun for being a real gentleman. This series is very heartbreaking, especially when she asked ‘Mom, can I get married someday?’
Thanks for giving us encouragement to live!
I am positive about Aya’s feelings towards Life. She has encouraged not only herself but all those patients who are suffering from diseases. This drama is the gift for all those human beings who wish to back off from their life to go forward with hope to do anything that they want to . Therefore, this drama is really very effective to be encouraged and move towards the life. :)
um..well…what can i say now…this is not a stereotype movie which is only focus on the main character or a triangle love with complex relationships but the life that revolving around her ,family,friends,teachers,etcs those who pushed,supported and motivated her,those who accept her for what she is,those who sympathy for the same age fellow has to face the cruel condition her own,and are those teach us how important existing is,they are-as you not always see them but they always there and by your side,so don’t be affraid to decide something to step forward becoz….life is a precious present since your birth,treasure and cherish it as it’s…..more beautiful than the luxuries you’re wearing….wear it properly and….never to let it go…live to its fullest.
And for Aya,you took me a dozen litres from your “1 litre of tears” , i’m not crying over your cruel destiny but your strength and spirit have create the smile for your every painful day,and i’m cry for being a useless healthy person,to pity those who shamelessly said they’re unhappy and worhless,but from now on ,we’ll be stronger.Thannks,Aya,for the lesson,God bless your soul and Thanks,Erika-chan,u did a fantastic job !!
This is the most touching and real movie that i ever saw..It show the Aya’s real life when fighting with the illness..Beside that, the friendships that Aya had in her life was enviable..I think not so much people will have that such of kind great friendship…
YES. I just finish watching this drama.. it’s sugoi! This drama is seriously touching and I agrees with alot of people below, that they say, Aya brought a very strong message. I agree too. This is the best drama ever. Eventho Aya has passed away long ago. Aya, you’re very strong. I will be very glad to be friend, if I could.. Aya.. ^^
hey does anyone know how to get Aya’s biodata, I need it so bad for my English class, thanks!
the best drama ever..
this story so sad.
i just cry when watch this drama
Living…is the most wonderful thing~~~ I don’t remember how much I cried but Aya really showed a strong message. No matter what condition she was in, she tried harder and harder, no matter what others thought, she was happies just to be alive… She really inspired me, even in her condition, she did all she could, pushing her self to be just barely above the line of life… Never giving up to live to the fullest. She really taught me the true value of life.
Aya, thank you for your inspiring story!
i just finished watching this series and its unbelievable how i was reduced to tears by each episode, truthfully ive never shed tears for any other movie or series which is as beautiful as this one.
i have to thank Aya for bringing out the goodness in everyone; myself included, and helping me realise everyday really is a gift, making it through each day is in itself a miracle enough. i know it really sounds cliche but i really do mean what ive said.
its hard to recover after watching such a seriously thought provoking drama on health, life, love and hope; but im so grateful towards Aya for doing so, to put myself in her position i wouldve never had the strength she did.
up til now, ive never been this inspired or motivated by anyone or anything to go all out and never give up on myself.
i hope she is now somewhere great and leading the beautiful life that she missed out on and absolutely deserves.
the teachings of this story will never leave me, i really cant express how much gratitude i have for Aya in words.
^_^
this movie touching my heart deeply..
my friend suggest me to watch it last night..
it is the best movie i ever seen before.. i even bring it into my dream last night
Aya’s such a tough person, furthermore when she realize her illness..
on the other hand, this movie show the true meaning of love, friend and family especially when we face such Aya’s illness..
thank god for giving me opportunity..
we must dare to face the reality.. yet always remember the One’s who create us…
this story is so interesting. i felt like wanna cry everytime i watched it on tv. i like both ryou nishikido and sawajiri erika who play the main characters. ganbatte!!! :D
I have watch this drama and it give me a lot of courage to achieve my dream.
Hi! I writing again about this movie. I can’t see the movie again because youtube hasn’t the episode 10, 11 and twelve or my pc doesn’t show me. So i need to somebody send me this episodes to see this movie again with my brother.
About the movie, ain’t other movie like this. I love it, so i will see this one more time.
Thanks,
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This drama is the best that i’ve ever watched
i cry in evry single episide of the show T.T huhu~
aya is so strong
she live her life so bravely
i dont’ think i can be like her if i’m in that situation
today i watched the 2nd last episode aired on tv
and i cried again :’(
the casts done wonderfully
Great Job to the casts and crews
thx a lot
i love this drama so much
it makes me cry out
before that , Japaneses drama never even make me cry
It such a wonderful movie that i have even watch.I cry….cry…..cry….cry…..for every eposid because it is touching.From this interesting and truly happened movie,I really can not forget the braveful Ikeuchi Aya (Erika Sawajiri) and Asou Haruto (Nishikido Ryo).
The best movie for me…
Its a very good show…
i love it very much…
it really touch my heart when i see Aya in this kind of tribulation…
together with the song, tears rolling down…
1 Litre of tears…
yeah rite…i cried like 5 Litres of Tears…
This drama is THE BEST drama i have EVER seen!!!
i never would have thought that i would cry in any drama until now…
when i was little n i watch sad movies i NEVER EVER cried!!
but when i was watching tis drama…i was literally bawling my eyes out!!
especially when theres was that really sad music!!
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AYA is so inspiring!!
i wish one day i would be able to accept everything i’ve got n feel happy just to be alive!
I’m a guy, 22 years old. Honestly speaking. This is the best drama I have seen in my life. Every movement,s talks of Aya bring a sense of touch deep into my heart. I try to keep the dropping of my tears but finally I lose my conrol in episod 8 when Aya given a talk to her classmate regarding the transfer of her studies to the disability school & her classmate sang the song for her. Overall, this drama has teach me a lesson on appreciate whatever we have around us or whom are stand beside us. I will continue to recommend this drama to my friends & relatives. Thanks for this inspiring drama!
any1 know were to get karaoke version with english 1 litre of tear k – only human
not only a good movie but also the song is very very very good
After I watched this drama, I felt really sad and I broke into tears and it takes almost a week for me to lose the feeling. I thought that I was only too weak for sad films but when I ask my bro that only cares about violence and horror film, he shows the same feeling and reaction. What a great drama.
this movie..
is the first movie make me cry badly ..
really very sad…
i learn a lot in the movie..
how to face the problem.. accept the problem..
Aya.. thanks you..
1 litre of tears…as a19 years old normal guy…i never thought i will cry in front this drama…i dono cry about how many times…alomost every episode make me cry…..this drama is truely damn touching…i even bought this original dvd drama from Gurney Plaza to keep as my favourite drama collection…after watching it..i onli know hows life is important to us…even Aya has fatal disease..she stil keep survive from day to day….she gv me a lot of inspiration as do not easy to giving up what ever event hapenning around us. Aya..u r the strongest person in this world…
Good Bye….Aya….
I love it, because it’s a amazing movie. This kind of movies are good, those are true histories, for example the case of this girl. She was 15 years old and she understood her disease and lived with it ,so we can live with our problems, If she can do that, Why didn’t us do?. It’s a really good story, I love it :D. The first time I watched this, i thought that this couldn’t a really good story, but in fact, this is the best story, the best movie that had watched in my life, and I’m not kidding. Congratulations to people that made this movie, ’cause there are many people that love it too, which me. So, I will see Ichi Rittoru no Namida or 1 litre of tears ,against. More than 100 xd so, I really love it . Thank you for a minute to this coment.
I will watch the movie now, so bye! (:
I have watched this and have cried my eyes out!
but very nice pics love it!
Walaoweh, as a guy, I never thought I could cry in front of a drama. Sad movie like Titanic, sad drama like “京华春梦” could not make me shed any tears, and yet, after I have falled into the trap of my fren (i.e. my fren recommended this to me), and that after watching the 1st episod from NTV 7 (Malaysia), I went to Petaling Street, bought the whole set of drama and DVD, started watching, and then…..oh my gosh, I “banjir kilat” right away….
Nonetheless, I am really pround of myself for breaking my “record” as it is because of such masterpiece….I also went to buy Aya’s diary from Petaling Street Popular (in Mandarin), and bought the notes from Aya’s mom from KLCC’s Kinokuniya….moreover, my fren also bought the English version of “1 litre of tears” for me from Japan…..wow, what an amazing drama it is. Really awesome.
For those who would like to discuss further regarding this drama, do feel free to add me as fren in http://www.friendster.com (search by “zhuanan”)… what a fortunate thing to have watched this drama…..kudos Aya!!!
This is one of the best drama i’ve ever watch. I never cried this much throughout the year and Aya’s pain trully touched my heart. Her way to think of others and left Haruto for his own good really shed me into tears. When I saw Kito Aya’s picture, it made me think why i am never satisfied in life? Why do i think my life is so meaningless and as i watch the drama, i realized that there are people out there who crave to live longer and they cherish every second of it. All the actors performed great and i’m currently watching the last episode. It is a great story.
yes, this drama is FANTASTIC i haven’t cried in years and ears until i watched this. the drama helped me understand the difficulties that handicapped people go through and to always be positive despite the grim fate
I watched this 1 litre of tears with my husband.
I don’t normally cry when I watch something sentimental.
This time, me and my hubby both cried and got swollen eyes next morning.
Life is short…. we need to be able to help others while we can.
Giving up to a disease will not affect the world but striving hard will impact society.
Thank you for this priceless lesson Aya!!!
The best dorama I ever watch!
It doesn’t make us become a crylover, but make us strong… and make us realize that there are always a way for face the trouble. I like this movie, and I always cry with it. Aya was a strongest woman that I ever see. And Aya give me a lot of inspiration, to never give up in the heaviest trouble that face.
hi everyone, i love this drama very much.. i almost cry when each episode is showing.. it’s really really damn touching.. aya is such a tough girl.. when i was watching the drama.. my heart feel the pain cuz she really deserves a better life but unfortunately the disease chosen her as the victim.. but.. she’s really tough to fight against it.. i never had this strong sad feeling for whatever drama.. except for this.. aya.. i’ll always remember you..
The story was sooooo touching. this was the only series that made me cry:) nice one
こにちわ！
わたし の なまえ わ みきこ でう。
わたし わ じゅさん さい です。
I speak little english.
I like this movie much.
This movie help I get past I cancer.
I love Aya.
I still sick.
Me love this movie much!
さよなら。
omg! where did u watch the making of 1 litres of tears?? can you tell me pls??
oh man i was in pain. I was at my brother’s apartment the other day and I was watching the making of 1 Litre of tears. I saw the real Aya and her okasa I was really in pain when they show the real Aya in the hospital… There was a part in the sence where Aya’s okasa show Erika the pictures of Aya trying her best to do things and erika was like in shock. And what I think she was thinking was that Aya looks so much in pain she giving everthing she has not to give up and never look down on what going on in the future. Shooooo man I will be the same as Erika too well what she was thinking…. I got to go now.
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone know where I can download or buy this drama with english subs?
I love this drama as well, it has touched me like no other.
I’m so glad that this was executed so well.
This drama has made me realize various things…..it gives u inspiration and tells us how important is this life for us. without realizing anything, we complain abt doing simple stuff but there are people who are not able to do those stuffs too. There are also people who choose to end their life by sucide just becoz he/she isnt getting wat they want ( like the peson they like)…but there are also people who have dreams but that cannot be fulfilled because of their time limit. Its sad thinking how cruely death chooses us….y dont they choose the person that doesnt like to live then rather who enjoys living….
i accept that one day i have to face death too but i dont want that to happen..i want to live forever …i guess am selfish.
ANyway…this drama was awesome…i enjoyed watchin every part of it with tears.
Hi… I watch this drama when channel 8 in Malaysia started to play on every Saturday. But bcoz i cannot wait for 1 week once drama time I choose to buy from shop. Luckly I got this drama bcoz they say this is the last one and they have no more stock. This drama really can say is a motivation for me or us, not even for the ppl who got sick but also for the ppl who alive. After watching this drama, I feel that all of us got responsible to care about the ppl around us. I think that I dont feel sad for Aya but is feel proud for her. She can motivate many ppsl, many things. She give insipiration to all of us with her actions and also by the diary that she have give her mother as memory. I think she also dont want us to be sad but is to be proud of her.
Sayonara Aya….Smile great in Heaven,,,,
hye! im a malay female. i have watched this series after recommended by my friends. first episode i watched on my 21st birthday. this is the best gift ever!! every episode of these really burst me into tears!! i tried to calm myself every episode but i couldn’t!! although i heard the song,i cried already..so pathetic of me! this series really inspired for me to keep on going in life for better future!!
p\s: actually when i wrote this comment,i’m not finish watch the series yet..still on 6th episode because of my tears!!
all the casts in this series really success in each roles..congratulation to u,guys!!
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