1 Litre of Tears
2005 · Movie · 140 min. · Japan
One day on her way to school, middle school student Aya (Asae Onishi) suddenly falls to the ground. The doctor diagnoses her with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable neurological disease. Entering high school, Aya's condition continues to worsen as physical movements become more difficult. Forced to attend a special boarding school, she nonetheless finds hope and happiness through the support of her new friends and family.
Direction Riki Okamura
Cast Asae Oonishi · Yoshimi Ashikawa · Mitsuo Hamada · Yoneko Matsukane · Kazuko Kato
Screenplay Takao Tanaka · Bunta Yamamoto · Aya Kitô
Original title Ichi ritoru no namida (1 Litre of Tears)
Also known as 1 Rittoru no Namida
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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