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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my real name is cuen seng i am 20 yeas old boy. my frd recommen me watch it drama he say it is a true story it nice.i after watch it drama ,i can’t belive i cry i have see many movie like it but i even cry,but it true stroy can make me tears fall down.aya in it story is very strong girl have many people support her. and sawajiri erika i very like her too ,her is beauty,cute. erika is very nice in it story. i say real it story is touching my heart….it sad.after i watch it drama i can feel life is WONDERFUL we must care all frd n family at any time. i wan say at here for all who have see my note……….CARE LIFE. AYA LIKE U ,U MAKE ME BE STRONG. SAM on malaysia………….
a friend recommended this movie to me. i watched it right away after our duty thru youtube.com at home. i proceed immediately to episode 8 coz just felt it and from that scene i can’t help my tears falling. i appreciate aya’s family members, they were very supportive esp. her mom. i have disease too. i am hypertensive since the age of 25, now i am 29. my doctor says my hypertension maybe related to polycystic kidneys, bilateral. i cried and cried while watching the movie coz i was thinking life is so short.
im so very touch with the movie one litere of tears. as i have seen this movie my life change now i know what is the true meaning of life and how important to live. This movie is a big help to us as a nursing students because we use this movie as a background in our topic in neurosurgey this a big example to our topic. This movie is not just an ordinary movie this is a big help for us this is not just to open our minds how to give importance or how to take care of our health this movie also show how to give importance and how to love your family. I am very proud to you Aya and to your parents, brother, and sisters because in all problems and hardships that you encounter in your life you face all the consequences without regrets. Wherever you are now Aya thank you for sharing your life to us, I wish that your happy right now and you can do whatever you want. for your family wishing a happy life for them. :-)
this movie very nice…………..can make me sad.laugh.
hi! i’m so glad that i’ve watch 1 litre of tears i cried a lot…. ‘coz my mind expand and learned more about this kind of disease. i felt pity to aya ikeuchi.. in that movie i learned a lot so i decided that i will be a neurologist ‘coz i know SCD is an incurable disease and i want to invent something to cure this kind of disease…
i was being touched by the story.i cried everytime i watched it…
…one liter of tears …, inspires me so much to go on with life and treasure it without any regrets…, whenever i watch it i can’t help but cry… it is the only one drama that made my cry…grave hindi pa rin ako makamove on sa dramang ito…ryo nishikido i love your character … hope na makita ko kayo sa personal… mwahhh
I’ll agree with a poster here, GTO got to me very madly, but this J-dorama cannot be compared to anything else… it’s almost mad… I’m sorry if I am posting this like 3 years later, but I have just discovered this masterpiece.
I cried 1 Litre of Tears for this jdrama.. The best that i’ve watched so far and definitely the most inspiring…! And i thank GMA7 so much for airing it here in the Philippines..
What`s wrong with falling down? You could always stand up again…
-Aya
Love this quote. Very true!
i really love this series… i cried every time i watched it from the moment she was experiencing her symptoms… during the last 5 episodes i really cried a lot… i learned to appreciate life even better… my parents… my sister… during the final episode i cried until i go to sleep then when i woke up the next day i cried again… i hope i could read the diary myself only in english version…
inspiring drama. i always cry, every time i watch. good story. Erika is a good actress.
i really like the story.. it made me cry, even after i watched it i couldn’t stop mytears from falling.. Erika is so good, she really did portray the role of Aya.. Very inspiring drama..
…1 LITRE OF TEARS is very inspiring J-drama….
everytime i watch that…i cant stop my tears to fall down…
Aya is the best…
I dont know what to do if im in Aya’s situation…
she is so brave to face her disease..
…I cant really forget this J-drama…
Hai….I have some good news to all the fans whom wants book of aya kitou’s diary translate in english version.Just logon to this website”http://www.kinokuniya.com/.But first…I’m not quite sure is there any book of aya kitou’s diary has been translate in english version.So if you want to know about this just email at “nursaadiatulaidahassan@yahoo.com.au”.It is my pleasure to help.
truly 1 liter of tears is a life changing drama…thanks to the person who had the idea to put the life of Aya to many people by having this wonderful drama series…more so, Sawajiri Erika( Aya) really did a great job on bringing out Aya’s character. this drama is the most remarkable among the dramas i’ve ever watched!
I l0ve 1 liter of tear s0 much.,it makes me cry and cry,,
i love aya bc0z shes brave and str0ng. .
Aya ur st0ry is vry inspiring!Tnx aya f0r sharing ur beautiful st0ry with us. .
i wish i have her english version diary……. GO!!! AYA KITO..
however where u r..!!!
..aya is so very undefined person,she have a deases called SPINOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION DEASES ,she is a high school student who leave that place because she know that her friends are no longer patience for her,because in school she and her friends is always late bacause she do not,walk faster than the other students..in this dease one person who have not okay,he/she didnt walk,talk,write,and eat anymore..this dease is probably no medicine..if i know many people have got this illness..aya kito is leave the school and go to other school called school for the DISABLE,july 16,1962 aya’s born,and she died may 23,1988..she said to her mother that pls.gave my diary to the people who get this dease,after 5 years aya is on died,when all the people go to her,and gave a roses..the title of a book is one litre of tears..i hope some people read this..and i hope 2 this dease hindi kailan man magbabalik,pwera sa mga hihingi ng ganitong sakit,dahil mas guxto nilang mag karon nito kaysa kung ano anong sakit ang dumapo sa kanila!!
nagmamahal
♥aya kito ikeuchi♥
1 litre of tears never fails to make me cry, i watched it over and over again and yet i still found myself sobs and feel sorry for aya. this is the most touching jdrama i’ve ever watched.
Live on Forever
aya is such a brave lady. .
i’ve watched the full episode of the drama. . and i can say that i was truly touched by her story. . how i wish i was able to meet her. . and able to say to her in person how i was inspired by her. .
if price is right. .i’d like to buy a copy of her diary in english and in japanese. .
These drama is very touching instead of another drama.it teaching me the means of true life.although i and aya have same disease but it make me want to be brave to facing my it.I always crys because of this but when i watch this drama it makes me to appreciate this short life that i have.Thank you aya….you are my true hero.i will be like you…
..hi..i like the soundtracks on your movie..
Do u know if theres any avalable one liter of tears book in the philippines
Do u know if theres avalable one liter of tears in the philippines
aya.. im very inspried sau!! i thank GOD kc bcz of u mdme aq n22nan… qng nsn k mn sna msya k… tenks s lht ng tao s lkod ng kwn2 n npnood q… prmz hnggng s mgkanak n aq lagi kta ikwkwn2. at ippartng ang mga natutunan q……… tenks 4 all… godbless….
..,i don’t know why i like aya or erika sawajiri..,i like her when she act..,
-when she cry
-i like also haruto aso.eventhough he knows the disease of aya he would still help aya and protect..,
what is the title of all songs of one litter of tears.(korean version)
..,like the song of tagalog version.like “walang hanggan”
,..,what other songs.?!.,
..,plz answer>?!!!!1
where can i buy her book in philippines?
Aya, I know that you are in heaven now, but still, i’d like you to know that i really salute your strength. Your dreams of helping others stand-out still despite of your incurable illness. Your help extend from the day your live, now and in the years yet to come. You are one of a kind. You make me realized that I am not useless, thank you!!! How I wish I could be as strong as you!… I am looking forward to purchase at least one of your write-ups someday… I love you Aya, hoe to see you soon…
one liter of tears really inspire me.now i realized that i need to value my life.i want to have a copy of aya’s diary.
..you are always here..
..not in my mind…
..IN MY HEART..
..to you aya i realized how wonderful to live in this earth..
..thank you aya..
..every night i’m always crying realizing how brave she is…
my cousin has the same disease as Aya has. He died 2 years ago at the age of 16, and his disease started when he was I think 5 or 6 yrs old..that’s why I’m really connected to her story..Live life to the fullest.. thank God for the He has given us..and for the opportunity that we have a healthy body.. always be grateful of what we have
Godbless us! ☺♥☺
I’m not Christian, but I hope that your cousin is in a better place now, probably in the same place as Aya. And of course, we must be grateful for what we have, and for our lives right now.
i love this jdrama, it really touches my heart..
one of the best story that makes me cry a lot with touching song…
.,im so proud of aya!!!
.,she’s a very brave girl..
.,if i will have a life just like aya..
.,i really don’t knOw what to do!!
.,it’s so difficult for a 15 year old girl!!
.,i always stay up late at night,crying and realizing how painful it was!!
.,hope i can have a copy of her diary!!
.,thanx for aya!!
.,i now realized how great to live in this world!!!
when i watch this dorama i cant stop my self for crying
and you are so brave to face your disease
you give other people HOPE
you really inspired me
you are the reason why i love my life thank you
you are legend
“the journey of million miles begins with one step”
“Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing”
keep your journey…..
The story of Aya is very inspiring. Of all the dramas that I’ve watched this is the most touching and it enlightened me more about life. I wish to have a copy of the diary and the English translation of their contest piece. Please let me know if it is available here in the Philippines (English version).
i reaLLy like this movie,. it inspires everybody to be brave despite of whatever circumstances we have. It makes us realize how to accept everything that will happen in or lives wheither its good or bad we should be optimistc and brave as aya.
I asked a friend to buy it from “The Kinokuniya Bookstore”. Its a world-wide company, and I am quite sure they ship their books. Search up “Kinokuniya Bookstore” on any search engine, or just go to this link http://www.kinokuniya.com/ Hope it helps.
when i watch the movie 1 LITRE OF TEARS i’m getting sad because of
aya had sick and after i watch it i search the theme of 1 LITRE OF TEARS
and it was ONLY HUMAN.
i wish i have a copy of aya’s diary.. did anyone know wer we can buy it ?
whenever i watched 1 liter of tears.. i can’t help myself. i felt so sad, i can’t help my tears to stop falling. Aya & Haruto is really good.. i loved aya because of her i realized that life is more meaning full.. she’s right “Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.” Trials are not reasons to give up.. I want to have her books. It can really help me a lot, mmm.. maybe every time i can’t find myself. maybe i need to read her diaries just to make me realize that I’m not alone.. I am not the only person who suffered and have a many trials in life..
I really appreciate this story, 1 liter of tears teach us how to value life, despite all the challenges and problems that we encounter. I salute Aya, she’s really an inspiration!
aya really inspired me in everything in every decisions i will make….he teach me to be brave. her story makes realize that i am lucky to have a normal life…and i know that she want to tell us that we must not waste our time while we are in this world…..we must help to other…
one liter of tears, .. show me ,how life importance.!.. now i’m happy that i’m here… i’m lucky.. one liters of tears xpress that “life is beautiful”
thnks to gma7.. no1. tlga kau
i wish that i have the diary of aya because i like to read it and i like to know the story of her life.
I always stay up late at night, even though I’m very tired from school,
just to tune in to GMA7 and watch “1 Liter of Tears”.
I was really touched by her story. .very inspiring. .!!
It ended last night, and as usual, i can’t help but cry.
oh! I love the piece they chose for the competition..does anybody know the title?
Anyways, thanks Aya!
You’ve done well.
hi..,,,,,,,,(”.) its inspiring to all people who are so eager to have a long life and you are the one who did it to all,,,,,,, one of this is to fill the love and care,,,,,,,, god bless you and have a long life……………… cleofe…………………..
I love this drama, makes my heart ache for aya everytime i watched it.. ilove the themne song..
how can i purchase one liter of tears book, English version?
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