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1 Litre of Tears

2005Show1 season11 episodesTV-G

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama series about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E11 "Tôku e, namida no tsukita basho ni" 9.5

Episodes

9.0
8.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Medical Drama
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Slice-of-Life Tragedy
  • Family Resilience
  • Youthful Perseverance
  • Bittersweet & Hopeful
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Japanese Television Drama

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shosuke Murakami, Takao Kinoshita
Written by
Aya Kito, Michiru Egashira, Satomi Oshima
Produced by
Satoko Kashikawa, Emori Hiroko
Music by
Susumu Ueda

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 2005 · December 20, 2005 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 2005
Last aired
December 20, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream 1 Litre of Tears?"

Questions about 1 Litre of Tears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 1 Litre of Tears?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 1 Litre of Tears worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.7).

How long does it take to watch 1 Litre of Tears?

9 h

About 9 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

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

CharactersPlot

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

Is 1 Litre of Tears in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.