Written by: Kunjal Shrestha - 23025, Grade XII
Posted on: 25 January, 2023
Movie name: 1 Litre of Tears
Author: Aya Kitō
First episode date: October 11, 2005
Final episode date: December 20, 2005
Number of episodes: 12
Original title: 1リットルの涙
Translator: Ichi Rittoru no Namida
Genres: Tragedy, Family
Review:
The movie, “1 Litre of Tears’’ is a Fuji Television’s production drama from 2005, based on the true story of Aya, a 15-year-old girl who died at the age of 25 from a degenerative disease. The script is based on Aya's diary, which she continued to write until she could not handle a pen any longer. In 1986, a collection of her journal entries was released, reflecting her experiences, enthusiasm, and perseverance in life, and the book became an instant hit. This film is beautiful, tragic, and optimistic all at the same time; the girl never gave up despite the fact that her sickness was incurable. It is also the story of a mother who does everything in her power to care for her daughter. The story illustrates how painful love could be.
This movie gives us a perception of a realistic side of the society in which the disabled become a barrier to social advancement. People were influenced by Aya's diaries. A Litre of Tears is a film that delivers a life lesson.
Aya (Asae Onishi), a middle school student, falls to the ground one day on her way to school. Spinocerebellar degeneration is a rare and incurable neurological disease, according to experts. Aya's condition worsens when she enters high school, and physical activities become more difficult. Despite being forced to attend a special boarding school, she finds hope and happiness through her new friends and family.
Keep a box of tissue paper napkins handy while watching this movie, since “1 Litre of Tears” is sure to break the fellow viewers' hearts with its heartbreaking story and universal feelings.
