Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
2005•1h 49m•7.1•Released
Drama
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
Writer
Zou Jingzhi
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$4M
Languages
Japanese, Mandarin
Studio
Zhang Yimou Studio
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
Production
Company
Zhang Yimou Studio
Company
China Film Co-Production
Company
Edko Films
Company
Gilla Company
Company
TOHO
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Sony Pictures Classics
Company
Elite Group Enterprises
Company
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
Company
CP Film Production Asia
Producer
Zhang Weiping
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