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Saturday, September 15, 2007


One Litre of Tears

Not too sure if anyone of u watched "One Litre of Tears". Think it is quite an old jap drama but i just recently watched it during my leave. Highly recommended serial, and i dun mind watching it another time.

A totally touching and meaningful story. I was brought to tears for almost every episode. There were so many scenes that touches my heart. So many thoughts went through my mind while watching. Indeed one of the best drama i have ever watched.

It was based on a true story of a 15 yrs old girl, Aya who was diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable disease. With this disease, the person will gradually lose the ability to stand, walk, speak, write and move. To monitor Aya's condition, the doctor wanted Aya to keep a diary. Recorded in the diary were all Aya's feelings and the obstacles she went through. Her diaries were later being published as a book and featured as a drama serial. At the end of every episode some photos of the actual girl was displayed. Photos of her as a toddler to becoming wheelchaired and bedridden. It hurts to see those photos..

The serial showed Aya, once a cheerful, sporty and bright girl gradually being hit and tortured by the disease. It was real sad to see her changing as the days, months and years went by. No longer being able to stand, walk, speak and write. Luckily she had very dedicated and hopeful parents and family who gave her support throughout. She fighted on with the disease for 10 years, and all her sufferings ended when she was 25yrs old.

At such a young age, she was being told that she had an incurable disease. All her dreams and hopes were dashed. However, she never gave up. She still persevered her studies and lived her life to the fullest till the very end. I must say that she was a very strong, determined and courageous girl.

If i were in her shoes, i dun think i can face the disease like how she did...

* my dreams_ 4:07 PM