Just finished watching a very sad but meaningful Japanese drama called １リットルの涙 (Ichi Rittoru no Namida) - 1 Litre of Tears. Think I cried almost throughout the whole series. *sobb* The title does live up to its name eh. So be prepared with at least a box of tissues if u decide to watch this heart-warming series! (mum, I think you will use up a whole box of tissue if u ever watch this!)
This beautifully moving drama is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Kitou Aya who suffered from an incurable disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration (cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the patient cannot walk, speak, write, or eat) when she was 15 years old, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary that Aya wrote about her struggles and deepest thoughts until the day she could no longer hold a pen. Her diary '1 Litre of Tears' was later published because of its inspiring and courageous messages that makes people happy for the simple fact that they are alive, and gives hope to those who suffers from diseases and also make them think positively about living instead of giving up easily. One of her simplest yet strongest message is "Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing"
Aya was touched by the unconditional love, support and patience shown by her family and friends. She learned to accept her cruel 'fate' by 'living' her life bravely and positively. Her integrity is inspiring, and I really feel humbled by her words and actions. God must have sent her as an Angel to bring hope to those who are sick or those who are struggling to cope with the difficulties in life, to change lives by inspiring each and everyone of us and also to remind us to be thankful for every second that we're alive. So folks, no matter how hard it is or how much hurt you are going through, you just have to be strong and have faith in God and also in those who love and care for you. I'll leave you with a phrase from the main song of this series,
"強く tsuyoku 前へ mae he 進め susume " which means 'Be strong, Go forward, Move ahead'.
*You can listen to this song by clicking play (player below ) or you can watch the MV here
'Only Human' by 'K' Lyrics;
translated by John wu
Kanashimi no mukou kishi ni
Hohoemi ga aru toiu yo
Kanashimi no mukou kishi ni
Hohoemi ga aru to iu yo
Tadori tsuku sono saki ni wa
Nani ga bokura wo matteru?
Nigeru tame ja naku yume ou tame ni
Tabi ni deta hazusa tooi natsu no ano hi
Ashita sae mieta nara tame iki mo nai kedo
Nagare ni sakarau fune no you ni
Ima wa mae he susume
Kurushimi no tsukita basho ni
Shiawase ga matsu toiu yo
Boku wa mada sagashite iru
Kisetsu hazure no himawari
Kobushi nigirishime asahi wo mateba
Akai tsume ato ni namida kirari ochiru
Kodoku ni mo nareta nara
Tsuki akari tayori ni
Hane naki tsubasa de tobi tatou
Motto mae he susume
Amagumo ga kireta nara
Nureta michi kagayaku
Yami dake ga oshiete kureru
Tsuyoi tsuyoi hikari
Tsuyoku mae he susume
