1 Litre of Tears

15-year-old Aya Kito was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

Director: Riki Okamura

Cast: Asae Oonishi, Kazuko Kato, Kaori Torii, Yoshimi Ashikawa, Yoneko Matsukane, Atsuko Murakawa, Mitsuo Hamada, Tessei Iwai

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.