Ready to Shed Tears, 5 Japanese Movies About Love Stories Hindered by Disease

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas have become popular shows in Indonesia. The themes they portray vary, from romance full of love to tragic stories filled with sadness. Sad Japanese movies can be a reference to watch when you're bored with comedy or drama with a happy ending. There are many recommended Japanese film titles that are truly heartbreaking and will make tears flow.

One interesting theme of sad Japanese movies is love stories hindered by disease. It's not about obstacles from parents, caste, or culture, but a condition that can take away your loved one at any time. This theme brings much heavier emotional drama for the audience. Well, Klovers! here are the best romantic Japanese film recommendations that raise the theme of love hindered by disease.

1. 1 LITRE OF TEARS (2005)

The film 1 LITRE OF TEARS is inspired by a true story in Japan. This film tells the story of Aya Kito, a 15-year-old girl who suffers from degenerative brain nerve disease or Ataxia. Aya then writes about her life battling the disease in a diary book called A DIARY WITH TEARS, which is published after her death at the age of 25.

This touching and heartwarming story is then adapted into a film titled 1 LITRE OF TEARS (2005). The film focuses on Aya's life that drastically changes after receiving a doctor's diagnosis and its impact on her family and romantic relationship. Aya's psychological condition in facing her life's challenges is also shown.

2. A SONG TO THE SUN (2006)

Also known as MIDNIGHT SUN in some countries, this film from the Land of Sakura is equally heartwarming as the aforementioned titles. Thanks to this film, the song GOODBYE DAYS by Yui became very popular in Indonesia.

The film portrays the drama of a sufferer of Xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disorder that causes a decrease in the ability to regenerate and restore DNA in the body. Due to this disease, the patient must not be exposed to direct sunlight, as UV rays are very dangerous for them.

Kaoru is one of the sufferers of Xeroderma pigmentosum, which is why Kaoru always sleeps during the day and is active at night. In the midst of this condition, Kaoru falls in love and develops a relationship with a high school student named Koji. Thus begins the love story between two people separated by time.

3. I GIVE MY FIRST LOVE TO YOU (2009)

Most Asian drama film fans have seen this truly touching film. I GIVE MY FIRST LOVE TO YOU (2009) is adapted from a shoujo manga story by Kotomi Aoki. This film successfully brings to life a sweet story wrapped in a tragic ending on the big screen.

Takuma is an unlucky child who has suffered from a rare heart disease since a young age. Because of his illness, the doctor predicts that Takuma will only survive until the age of 20. Takuma eventually meets Mayu, who turns out to be the daughter of his cardiologist.

As they enter high school, they start dating. However, Takuma, who knows that his time is running out, tries to distance himself from Mayu's life. Will their love endure?

4. YOUR LIE IN APRIL (2016)

SHIGATSU KIMI NO USO or YOUR LIE IN APRIL (2016) was first known through its anime adaptation. This romantic film can also be called a musical drama film that combines touching character stories with the sound of instruments and classical music throughout the film.

The film tells the story of a young pianist named Kosei Arima who loses his ability to hear the sound of his piano after a traumatic tragedy. Fortunately, his encounter with a cheerful violinist named Kaori revives his musical soul.

They often play music together, hoping that Kosei can hear the sound of the piano he plays again. Unfortunately, Kaori hides a big secret that she has a chronic illness that will risk her life. Not only offering a teenage love story drama, this anime and film are also filled with various classical music that will soothe your soul.

5. I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS (2017)

This unique and slightly creepy film is an adaptation of a novel by Yoru Sumino. Not only was a film made, but an anime version of I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS (2018) was also released the following year.

The film tells the story of a high school girl named Sakura Yamauchi who suffers from acute pancreatitis. Feeling that her life won't last much longer, she writes all her wishes and hopes in a book that is later found by Haruki Shiga, an introverted student at her school.

Sakura is intrigued by Haruki, who is indifferent to her condition. Eventually, Sakura decides to spend the rest of her life having fun with Haruki, disregarding her illness. As expected, they eventually fall in love, but their situation becomes complicated because Sakura wants to survive.

So, Klovers, those are 5 Japanese film recommendations with the theme of love stories hindered by illness. How about it? Are you ready to watch their tragic story?

(kpl/mde)