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One Liter Of Tears (TV Series) (2005) is a Japanese television series based on the real-life diary of a girl named Kito Aya. The film follows the life of Ikeuchi Aya, a 15-year-old high school student who soon discovers that he has a rare and incurable disease called spinocerebellar degeneration. This disease affects the cerebellum of the brain and gradually robs her of the ability to walk, speak and use her arms and legs. Even though she knew she didn't have long to live, Aya was still determined to live her life to the fullest and left her diary entries as inspiration for many people.
Through each episode, the audience follows Aya's struggle with her disease and its effects on her family, friends and lover. Aya had to endure pain, seizures, falls, being bullied and shunned. Aya also had to break up with Asou Haruto, her loving boyfriend who was always there for her. However, Aya never gave up hope and the will to live. She always tries to study, work, communicate and help others. She is also always grateful to those who love and support her, such as her family, friends, teachers and doctors. She keeps a diary to record her thoughts, feelings, and experiences in life.
After going through difficult and tearful years, Aya passed away on December 23, 1988, at the age of 25. She left the world a priceless legacy: a diary called "A Liter of Tears", in which she wrote: "Just being alive is a wonderful thing." Her diary was published and became a bestseller in Japan. It has also been adapted into television series, movies and animated films. The TV series One Liter Of Tears (TV Series) (2005) made a big splash and attracted millions of viewers.
Director: Riki Okamura
Screenwriter: Kito Aya (diary author), Egashira Michiru (scenario adaptation)
Cast: Sawajiri Erika (as Ikeuchi Aya), Nishikido Ryo (as Asou Haruto), Yakushimaru Hiroko (as Ikeuchi Shioka), Jinnai Takanori (as Ikeuchi Mizuo), Narumi Riko (as Ikeuchi Ako), and many others
Duration: Each episode is about 50 minutes
Number of episodes: 11 episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Psychological, social, emotional
Year of release: 2005
Country: Japan