14-year-old Chi Nei Ya (played by Erika Sawajiri) lives in an ordinary family of six. With excellent grades, she serves as a role model for her younger siblings. After starting high school, she seems to develop some health issues; she begins to lose her balance and often falls. Her mother takes her to the hospital for an examination, only to discover that she is suffering from a terminal illness called spinocerebellar degeneration. Her life undergoes a dramatic change from that point on. She has to quit the school's basketball team as her limbs start to lose coordination, she faces difficulties in writing, and eventually even loses the ability to speak. She gives up many things - her love, her interests - but in return, she faces discrimination and misunderstanding from some people. She can't understand why this illness has chosen her, but with the understanding and encouragement of her family, and the support of her close friend Aso Haruto (played by Ryo Nishikido), she still holds hope for life.
Japanese Drama
1 Litre of Tears Season 1
actor： Erika Sawajiri, Ryo Nishikido, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Naoto Fujiki, Takayoshi Yamashita, Riko Narumi, Kenichi Matsuyama
director：Masatomo Murakami
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type：Japanese Drama
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status：Episode 11 Conclusion
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updated：2025-06-04
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region：Japan
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year：2005
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language：Japanese
plot：14-year-old Chi Nei Ya (played by Erika Sawajiri) lives in an ordinary family of...more
