Man is born to sorrow as the sparks fly upward. To live is to suffer and the only solution to the problem of life is to suffer with courage.
- Edith Hamilton
- Edith Hamilton
Meet Ikeuchi Aya, a 15-year old girl who was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar Degeneration—an incurable disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write or eat; but doesn’t affect the mind at least. Aya tries her best to be strong in spite of this and keeps on living; simply because she wanted to live. She was able to continue her life and lived to the fullest until her death at 25.
After watching this series, I can say that 1 Litre of Tears stood out for a reason. Though Aya suffered from an incurable disease, she didn’t lose hope nor was upset of her cruel fate. Instead, she was touched by the love and patience she received from her family and friends; and bravely chose to live her life until the end.
Character-wise, Sawajiri Erika was able to bring Aya’s character into life. She had brought it powerfully that people who are watching this series would feel compassion as she suffers from the disease. Honestly speaking, I cried in almost every episode commiserated by Aya’s fate, yet amazed by her braveness.
Cinematography-wise, the series all throughout was good. It’s nice, clean and pretty much like modern series are.
All in all, I’d give 1 Litre of Tears two thumbs up. This is the kind of J-Drama that will surely give you a touching and deeply moving feel. So for those who love heart-felt types of series, watch 1 Litre of Tears and allow Aya’s earnest desire to live enlighten and encourage you to be positive in life despite of problems and difficulties. After all, “just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.”
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