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1 Litre of Tears (2005): Cast

1 Litre of Tears (2005) movie poster

1 Litre of Tears is a 2005 family drama directed by Shosuke Murakami and Takao Kinoshita, starring Hiroko Yakushimaru as Shioka Ikeuchi, Riko Narumi and Takanori Jinnai. It runs 8 hours 48 minutes.

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1 Litre of Tears (2005) movie poster
Runtime
8h 48m (528 min)
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1 Litre of Tears About?

The premise of 1 Litre of Tears without spoilers.

Set on Fuji Television, this Japanese drama follows a young girl who, at fifteen, receives a diagnosis of an incurable degenerative disease. Determined to live fully, she navigates the challenges of her condition, cherishing relationships and milestones, until her untimely death at twenty‑five.

1 Litre of Tears Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • tv mini series
  • terminal illness
  • incurable disease
  • high school
  • school
  • love
  • life
  • girl
  • japanese drama
  • live action book adaptation
  • live action adaptation
  • based on true story
+1 more
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

1 Litre of Tears Cast & Characters

Hiroko Yakushimaru leads the cast as Shioka Ikeuchi, with Riko Narumi as Ako Ikeuchi and Takanori Jinnai as Mizuo Ikeuchi. Directed by Shosuke Murakami and Takao Kinoshita; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 1 Litre of Tears

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From the directors

More from Shosuke Murakami and Takao Kinoshita

More films directed by Shosuke Murakami and Takao Kinoshita, best-rated first: Train Man, My Boyfriend in Orange, One Week Friends and The Red Thread.

Details

1 Litre of Tears Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “1公升的眼泪” and “一升的眼泪”.

Also known as
  • 1公升的眼泪
  • 一升的眼泪
  • Ichi Ritoru no Namida
  • 1リットルの淚
  • 1리터의눈물
  • 1 Litro de Lágrimas
  • บันทึกน้ำตาหนึ่งลิตร
  • 一公升的眼淚
  • One Litre of Tears
  • A Diary with Tears
  • A Diary of Tears
  • Один литр слез
+5 more
  • 1리터의 눈물
  • 1 Rittoru No Namida
  • 一公升的眼泪
  • Un litre de larmes
  • บันทึกน้ำตา 1 ลิตร

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FAQ

1 Litre of Tears FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1 Litre of Tears, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1 Litre of Tears?

1 Litre of Tears runs 8 hours 48 minutes (528 minutes).

Who directed 1 Litre of Tears?

1 Litre of Tears was directed by Shosuke Murakami and Takao Kinoshita.

More films by Shosuke Murakami

Who is in the cast of 1 Litre of Tears?

1 Litre of Tears stars Hiroko Yakushimaru as Shioka Ikeuchi, Riko Narumi as Ako Ikeuchi and Takanori Jinnai as Mizuo Ikeuchi, among 10 credited actors.

Does 1 Litre of Tears have a post-credit scene?

No. 1 Litre of Tears has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1 Litre of Tears in?

The original language of 1 Litre of Tears is Japanese.

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