1 litre of tears

I started watching this drama two days ago. It is a Japanese drama: 1 litre of tears. It was so tragic that I couldn't help shedding tears all the way. And, it was so addicting that I could finish all 11 episodes in two days.. woosh! :O Also, it could offer me such a great inspiration till the end.

The drama is about a 15-year-old high school girl, Aya-chan, suffering from an incurable disease called "spinocerebellar ataxia". It is a progressive degenerative disease that makes the victim unable to walk properly and stand stably. Gradually, the victim will encounter difficulties with speech, eye movements, hand movements, etc. All the basic daily life performances will become difficult for him/her. Eventually, he/she will never wake up from deep sleep.

And so, although Aya-chan learnt about her disease, she did not give up her life. She always encouraged herself to live on with the support of her family. After she had left her school due to her sluggish body conditions, she continued her studies in a school for the disabled and graduated from there. She wrote many diaries all along the way and let them published to let all those people suffering from the same disease feel accompanied, and encourage them not to surrender.

The drama is based on a true story. The characters and plots are imaginative, though. It did make me feel blessed to be able to stay healthy like this and do whatever we want in our daily lives. We should realize how blessed we are to be able to move freely, communicate well, and do all the chores and basic things in daily life. Upon realizing this, we shouldn't be greedy and complaining about anything anymore, should we?

When Aya-chan's goodbye came, I couldn't help sobbing although I knew this would not a happy ending from the very start. I think I cried more than 1 litre of tears. !_! (1 bucket of tears, perhaps, =D)

Below is the theme song of the drama, taken from youtube. It flashes some of the scenes from the drama. And if you want to watch this, be reminded to keep more tissue boxes around you, guaranteed you will cry. Trust me, it's worth watching after all. =)




MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

Kyel Kywai Chain