Thursday, February 19, 2009

1 Litre of Tears

Alternative Title: Ichi Rittoru no Namida / One Litre of Tears / A Diary with Tears
Genre: Family, Human Drama , Medical , Romance , School
Film Date: January, 2004
Japan Casts: Asae Onishi, Kazuko Kato, Maki Hamda, Mitsuo Hamada, Rina Saito, Yui Sakuma

Description:
One day on her way to school, middle school student Aya (Asae Onishi) suddenly falls to the ground. The doctor diagnoses her with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable neurological disease. Entering high school, Aya's condition continues to worsen as physical movements become more difficult. Forced to attend a special boarding school, she nonetheless finds hope and happiness through the support of her new friends and family. Working hard, she completes her high school education and bravely begins a new stage in her life, despite her weak health and continuous trips to the hospital. Aya never gives up, living each day of her life to the fullest until the very end.