1 Litre of Tears

Miniseries

11 episodes · Oct 11, 2005

The story of a family whose 15-year-old eldest daughter comes down with an incurable disease (Spinocerebellar Degeneration) but puts up a fierce battle to live while bearing up under her infirmity. It also recounts in a positive manner the warm-hearted days of her family, boyfriend, and friends who cried and laughed while supporting her.

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  • The Beginning of a Youth
    S1E1

    The Beginning of a Youth

    Oct 11, 200553m

    Aya Ikeuchi is a junior high school student preparing for the high school entrance exam. Surrounded by her cheerful and reliable mother, Shioka, her father, Mizuo, who runs a tofu store, and her three younger siblings, Ako, Hiroki, and Rika, she leads an ordinary but lively and happy life.

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  • 15 Years Old, Creeping Disease
    S1E2

    15 Years Old, Creeping Disease

    Oct 18, 200547m

    Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at the Jounan University Hospital who examined Aya, told Aya's mother, Shioka, that her disease was thought to be spinocerebellar degeneration. This disease causes the cerebellum to atrophy for some reason and the nerve cells in the cerebellum break down, making it increasingly difficult for her to move her body.

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  • Why Did the Disease Choose Me?
    S1E3

    Why Did the Disease Choose Me?

    Oct 25, 200547m

    With the choir competition just 10 days away, Aya, Haruto, and the other members of Class A of the first year are eager to practice. However, Aya, who has begun to notice something wrong with her body, sees blurred music during chorus practice and is struck by an inexplicable anxiety.

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  • Two Loneliness
    S1E4

    Two Loneliness

    Nov 1, 200547m

    Aya is told by Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at Jounan University Hospital, that she has spinocerebellar degeneration. Returning home with her mother, Shioka, Aya tries to force a smile and act brave, but she is unable to accept her illness and begins to cry.

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  • Disability Certificate
    S1E5

    Disability Certificate

    Nov 8, 200547m

    Aya continues her rehabilitation under the guidance of rehabilitation specialist Tanabe. However, Aya's behavior is different from usual, and she is unable to put any effort into her rehabilitation, and finally sits down as if she has given up everything. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, is concerned about his condition.

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  • Insincere Glances
    S1E6

    Insincere Glances

    Nov 15, 200547m

    One day towards the end of autumn, Ayaand Shioka take their dog, Ganmo, for a walk to train him to walk. Aya and Shioka go for a walk with their dog, Ganmo, to train him to walk. During their walk, they find Hiroki silently practicing soccer by himself.

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  • Where I am
    S1E7

    Where I am

    Nov 22, 200547m

    A new year has dawned. Aya, who now has even more difficulty walking than before, uses a wheelchair, but with the support of her family, including Shioka and Mizuo, she lives her days cheerfully and cheerfully.

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  • 1 Litre of Tears
    S1E8

    1 Litre of Tears

    Nov 29, 200547m

    Aya goes to cheer on the basketball team's rookie tournament and congratulates Mari and Saki for making it through to the first round. Then, Shioka and her friends come out of the school building, having just finished the parents' meeting. Aya notices Shioka's gloomy expression and for some reason feels uneasy.

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  • Live in the Moment
    S1E9

    Live in the Moment

    Dec 6, 200547m

    Aya has been sent to live as a boarder at a school for the disabled. One of the biggest helps to her is an electric wheelchair. She is determined to walk where she can by herself, but being able to move freely on her own is a great joy for her.

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  • Love Letter
    S1E10

    Love Letter

    Dec 13, 200547m

    Aya has a progressive dysarthria that makes it difficult for her to pronounce words smoothly. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, tells Shioka and Mizuo that it will be difficult for Aya to go on to higher education or find a job after graduation from the school for the disabled, and advises them to work on her rehabilitation at home.

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  • Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run Out
    S1E11

    Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run Out

    Dec 20, 200557m

    Aya, now 20 years old, has been writing a diary while staying in a hospital attached to Jounan University Hospital. At the same time, Aya continued to contribute to the newsletter of the "Fureai no Kai," a group she started at the request of Kiichi, a volunteer who took care of her when she was at school for the handicapped.

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