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This is my 2nd dorama! I watched it this year in January during my winter vacation. Prior to watching it, I had read the story in Wikipedia so I knew how it was going to end up as I have seen and heard several such stories. Yet I was curious to watch it because it seemed to be inspiring. I had lost inspiration to do my work and was in urgent need of it. And needless to say, this drama did inspire me a lot. I love the entire cast. Whether the main leads or the supporting characters, all of them act brilliantly. There are many things about this drama that I love. Seeing the happy moments that Aya-chan (Sawajiri Erika) and her family have are a treat. Those moments made me smile. Not to mention, Nishikido Ryo has done an awesome job. In the beginning, I kinda didn't like him because he didn't show any emotions at all but later on, I just fell for him. The romance between Sawajiri Erika and Nishikido Ryo is simple and sweet. Romance doesn't need to be portrayed by hugs and kisses always. This drama also brings forth the low mentality of some people in our society, and how physically disabled people are looked down upon.
I gave this story a 9 because I was not satisfied with the ending. The last few minutes, I feel, were rushed. Also there is another fact about the ending which I dislike but I don't think it is correct to mention it here as it maybe considered as a spoiler.
The music is a full 10/10. I love the OST and whenever I listen to it, I become emotional.
I'd re-watch it someday but probably not now because every episode is fresh and vivid in my mind. I'll probably watch it again a year or two later when I'm in need of some inspiration.
Overall, this is a great drama series and it certainly should be in your list. Even if you hate tragic stories, you should give it a try.
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Sawajiri Erika is quite convincing as Ikeuchi Aya, the character upon which the entire drama rests upon. Nishikido Ryo also does a terrific job as Asou Haruto, Aya's semi-love interest in the drama. The chemistry and the progress between these two is very beautiful and realistic. Every character in this drama is wonderfully portrayed and goes through development.
Another thing to say, the music in this drama is amazing and touching. Every song fits the scenes and tone of the drama to perfection.
Highly recommended for everyone who wants to watch a meaningful and touching drama.
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PD. You do need a lot of tissues.
PD2. Wish I hadn't watched it, maybe then I wouldn't have became a physician.
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The acting was marvelous, and the music fit perfectly.
No matter what genre you like - give this a watch.
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at the end of this, I had literally cried a liter of tears..
its such a moving and beautiful story, and it makes it even more powerful to know that its based on a real life story.!
one day I would love to watch this again, but I remember being half depressed a week after finishing this drama, that's how much of an impact this story left on me.
this is a must see for every one. it will leave you with the ability to feel a great deal of empathy.
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Nishikido and Sajiwara were really convincing on their parts I think they were perfectly cast. Also Fujiki was a very good choice as the doctor specialist.
And Remioromen with their music on the OST was a really good combination with the key pints of the drama, I have their song Konayuki on my playlist until now.
This dramas is based on the real story, so that's why is so moving and well made. The romance part of the drama just made it better. Even though that part was fictional, it was greatly adapted and fitted perfectly with the story.
Highly recommend this drama, in fact I've watched 2 times already and will watched it again anytime. Be prepared because you will certainly shed 1 liter of tears (or in my case maybe more),but don't worry this is not a depressing drama, this drama is a drama full of hope and encouragement.
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10000 Litres of Tears
This is something that once you watch once you cannot bring yourself to do again. It's heartbreaking raw and very emotional. It gave me some very needed input on what it's like for disabled people. I would never watch this again because i don't think i could handle it. 10 out of 10 over and over again. For any disabled or sick person that may come across my review ur absolutely incredible and inspiring.Was this review helpful to you?
What can I say? It's my favorite Asian drama of all time, and with good reason. The story (which is based off real events from Aya's dairy) transitions well onto this on screen drama about a girl who struggles with finding happiness within herself and seeing the ones she loves struggle with the obstacles that come with her disease.
Ericka Sawajiri's acting could not have been better, the way she portrayed the disease slowly progressing episode by episode was truly what made this drama feel so real. The supporting family actors were phenomenal as well, especially the father,mother, and older sister. They were the ones that gave insight on what a family has to deal with when someone is striken ill. Ryo Nishikido's character was a great fictional add on, the slight romance between him and Aya was simple and sweet...even if it made your heart burst.
Musical score was great, with many amazing acts and bands who's songs fit with every heart-wrenching scene and flowed with each tear.
This drama will make you question, "what if this was my family?" Which is why i think so many people can relate to it on an emotional level so well. GO WATCH IT :)
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