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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
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Title: Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Release Date: 22 Dec 2005

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Drama

Director: Zhang Yimou Studio, China Film Co-Production Corp., Edko Films, Gilla Company, TOHO, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Elite Group Enterprises, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., CP Film Production Asia

Production Companies: Zhang Yimou Studio, China Film Co-Production Corp., Edko Films, Gilla Company, TOHO, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Elite Group Enterprises, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., CP Film Production Asia

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (82 votes)

Cast

  • Gou-ichi Takata: Ken Takakura
  • Rie Takata: Shinobu Terajima
  • Kenichi Takata (voice): Kiichi Nakai
  • Electrician: Ken Nakamoto
  • Li Jiamin: Li Jia-Min
  • Jasmine: Jiang Wen
  • Lingo: Lin Qiu
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