Synopsis
Friends since middle school, Rino Sakuragi (Yuna Taira) and Ren Kiritani (Alan) have all but grown up together. Now in high school, Rino’s feelings for Ren have grown into something much stronger than friendship but she’s afraid of what might happen, should she confess how she feels for one of her closest friends.
With her feelings for Ren growing by the day, Rino has no idea that Ren’s feelings towards her have changed over the years as well. Unable to hide his feelings any longer, Ren decides the time is right to confess how he feels to Ren. Overjoyed to have her feelings reciprocated, Rino and Ren waste no time in becoming an official couple. Enjoying all of the sweet firsts that come with and new relationship and young love, Rino and Ren are indescribably happy. Sadly, that happiness can only last so long.
Not long after they start dating, Rino is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. Faced with immeasurable challenges as Rino’s body gives out on her a little more every day, can the two hope to share a bright future?
Adapted from the manga series of the same name by Miyasaka Kaho, “One in a Hundred Thousand” is a 2020 Japanese youth romance drama film directed by Miki Koichiro.
