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1 Litre of Tears

2005Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

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?

Feels like

  • Biographical
  • Illness
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family
  • Japanese Drama
  • Pathos
  • Melancholy
  • Resilience
  • Inspirational

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Riki Okamura
Written by
Takahiro Tanaka, Bunta Yamamoto
Produced by
Yoshiyuki Gotō
Music by
Ikuko Kato

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Facts

February 5, 2005 · 1 h 38 min · Drama

Released
February 5, 2005
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 1 Litre of Tears worth watching?"

Questions about 1 Litre of Tears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 1 Litre of Tears worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is 1 Litre of Tears okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 1 Litre of Tears plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 1 Litre of Tears in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.