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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes35
DirectorRiki Okamura
WritersBunta Yamamoto, Takahiro Tanaka
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As1 Litre of Tears
About 1 Litre of Tears
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?
Directed by Riki Okamura, 1 Litre of Tears leans on a strong ensemble — Asae Oonishi, Kazuko Kato, Kaori Torii — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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