Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $7,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,752,325.00 |
| Original Language | zh |
| Popularity | 5.622 |
Directed By
Zhang Yimou
Crew
Zhang Yimou
Zhao Xiaoding
Guo Wenjing
Zhang Weiping
Zou Jingzhi
Cheng Long
Li Sun
TOP 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
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