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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

7.1

1h 49m

2005

Synopsis

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.

Director

Zhang Yimou

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Drama

estranged fatherfather son relationship

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Cast & Crew

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

as Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Shinobu Terajima

as Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai

Kiichi Nakai

as Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto

Ken Nakamoto

as Electrician

Li Jia-Min

as Li Jiamin

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

as Jasmine

Lin Qiu

as Lingo

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