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1 Litre of Tears

2005·Show
11Episodes in1Season·TV-G
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
Heartbreaking Medical DramaInspirational True StoryEmotional & PoignantSlice-of-Life TragedyFamily ResilienceYouthful PerseveranceBittersweet & HopefulCharacter-Driven NarrativeJapanese Television Drama

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Is 1 Litre of Tears worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 1 Litre of Tears rated?

TV-GDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does 1 Litre of Tears have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 48 minutes each.

Is 1 Litre of Tears based on a true story?

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

When did 1 Litre of Tears air?

It ran from 2005 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is 1 Litre of Tears in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch 1 Litre of Tears?

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