1 Litre of Tears

1 Litre of Tears

2005 · 98 min · JA · 7.7 (27 votes)
Dir. Riki Okamura · Starring Asae Oonishi, Kazuko Kato, Kaori Torii, Yoshimi Ashikawa, Yoneko Matsukane, Atsuko Murakawa
Drama

15-year-old Aya Kito was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

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A deeply moving, true-story drama about facing insurmountable odds with grace. It’s a quiet, character-driven experience that explores the strength of the human spirit against the backdrop of a devastating illness, leaving a lasting emotional impact.

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based on true storyterminal illness
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