1 rittoru no namida

Contrary to what at least one person has said here, I think the TV series is way better than the movie. And this is also supported by the higher ratings the TV series has against this one (8.7, comprising of 2.5k evaluators against a score of 7.8 and 1.3k evaluators). The acting is better, the story and the script, the drama, the soundtrack... Basically everything is better, more detailed, poetic and dramatic. Don't know if the movie is indeed more faithful to the true story or not but who cares? Who said it has to be? It is not a documentary and arts doesn't have to be faithful to reality. The point is that the TV series delivers a way more powerful/ impactful message than the movie. If it was possible I would rate this movie 6.5 instead of 7 but 6 I think is not fair so I rated it 7.

Incredible!!

The TV series version is great (no idea about the Movie), the pace of story in series is perfect, and the performance of actors and actresses are superb. Above all the story is the simply amazing.

This story certainly changes our view of life, and makes us realize that 'u don't know what u have till its gone'. It inspires us to enjoy our life and become a useful person.

Indeed a gr8 movie !!!

Talking about Erika, (oh my god!) she has the best smile of the world. She makes us smile when she smiles, and makes us cry when she cries.

This is a movie for people who takes life for granted. In our pursuit of happiness, we forget simple things in life. This movie will remind us that what makes life worth living is our simple tasks and activities in our daily living. We don't have to grasp our widest dream to enjoy our life. After I have watched this movie, I go to gym every day just to enjoy running and weight lifting, knowing that one day I would be old and that my age would prevent me from doing things I am capable of doing now. Just like Aya, she soon lost her abilities to do things she used to do. The different is that time comes quick on her. But surely, her life reflects our life that we are getting older everyday. This is the movie which has changed the way I look at life.

first of all i......in case you guys didn't know,this one is th MOVIE version of 1 Litre of Tears, NOT the TV series one!!! The one with Erika is the TV series which they filmed at 2005,after the released of the MOVIE version(2004),and this one is the the MOVIE website... don't mess up

I think Asae Oeshi done a wonderful job by doing this role,she acts much better than the TV drama one. She may not pretty as Erika but she sure can act.They add a lot of conflicts and that "boyfriend" who didn't exist in the reality.This movie is more based on the reality,and all the acting are more realistic.

Please go watch it

Ichi rittoru no namida (1 litre of tears)

This Japanese 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.

This J-dorama really made me cry at least 2 liters of tears! I have not for a long time seen anything this sad. Erika Sawajiri made a great personification of Aya. Truly touching story, and the music is wonderful. 11 episodes full of true feelings, love, sadness and family values. I strongly recommend this drama series to everyone!