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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

20057.11h 49m

Overview

Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.

Directed by Zhang Yimou
Written by Zou Jingzhi
Produced by Zhang Weiping
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5MRevenue: $3.8M

Top Cast

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Shinobu Terajima

Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai

Kiichi Nakai

Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto

Ken Nakamoto

Electrician

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Li Jia-Min

Li Jiamin

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Jasmine

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Lin Qiu

Lingo

Themes & Keywords

estranged fatherfather son relationship

About Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a drama film released in 2005 exploring themes of estranged father, father son relationship. Directed by Zhang Yimou, it stars Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai. Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.

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