Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: December 22, 2005
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Zou Jingzhi (Screenplay)
Music: Guo Wenjing
Cinematography: Zhao Xiaoding
Editing: Cheng Long
Production: 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
Country: China, Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America
Language: 日本語, 普通话
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: zh
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
estranged father, father son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles about?
- 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.
- Who directed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was directed by Zhang Yimou.
- Who stars in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles stars Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Nakamoto, Li Jia-Min, Jiang Wen.
- How long is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles gross?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles produced?
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was produced in China, Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
- The themes of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.