Ryo Nishikido is cast in remake movie “1 Litre of Tears.” The film is based on autobiographical novel “1 Litre no Namida Nanbyo to Tatakai Tsuzukeru Shojo Aya no Nikki” by Aya Kito. Ryo Nishikido previously appeared in 2005 Fuji TV drama series “1 Litre of Tears” as Haruto Asou and he will reprise his character for the new movie. In the new movie, Haruto Asou has become a doctor.
Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer has been released and can be viewed at AsianWiki. The teaser trailer begins with Ryo Nishikido stating “I wonder if she’d be happy to know that 15 years later, there is someone still reading her book.” The teaser trailer also features songs “3 gatsu 9 ka” (“March 9”) and “Konayuki” (“Powder Snow”) by rock band Remioromen, which are theme songs for the movie.
“1 Litre of Tears” will be released sometime in 2027.
