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
Writer:
Zou Jingzhi
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Ken Takakura as Gou-ichi Takata |
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Shinobu Terajima as Rie Takata |
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Kiichi Nakai as Kenichi Takata (voice) |
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Ken Nakamoto as Electrician |
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Li Jia-Min as Li Jiamin |
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Jiang Wen as Jasmine |
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Lin Qiu as Lingo |
| Directing | Zhang Yimou | Director |
| Camera | Zhao Xiaoding | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Guo Wenjing | Music |
| Production | Zhang Weiping | Producer |
| Editing | Cheng Long | Editor |
| Writing | Zou Jingzhi | Screenplay |
| Art | Li Sun | Production Design |