1 Litre of Tears
Created by Shosuke Murakami, Takao Kinoshita
On Fuji TV
A deeply intimate, meditative portrait of a young woman's decade-long struggle with terminal illness, grounded in tenderness and the search for meaning in the face of inevitable loss.
1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is 1 Litre of Tears sad? Yes, very. More sad than 100% of series.
Is 1 Litre of Tears one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of series.
Is 1 Litre of Tears violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is 1 Litre of Tears scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is 1 Litre of Tears easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does 1 Litre of Tears leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Everything like 1 Litre of Tears, and what each one shares →
Like 1 Litre of Tears
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 1 Litre of Tears
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 1 Litre of Tears, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 1 Litre of Tears, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 1 Litre of Tears, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
