
Fences(2016)
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.


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.

Ken Takakura
Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima
Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai
Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto
Electrician
Li Jia-Min
Li Jiamin

Jiang Wen
Jasmine
Lin Qiu
Lingo
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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