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1 Litre of Tears

2005·Movie
1h 38min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

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?
BiographicalIllnessComing-of-AgeFamilyJapanese DramaPathosMelancholyResilienceInspirational

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Is 1 Litre of Tears worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is 1 Litre of Tears?

1 h 38 min

1 Litre of Tears runs 1 h 38 min.

Is 1 Litre of Tears based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is 1 Litre of Tears in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.