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Feature film — 2005

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

7.11h 49mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 98 votes.

Zhang Yimou Studio / China Film Co-Production / Edko Films / Gilla Company / TOHO / Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Classics / Elite Group Enterprises / Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd. / CP Film Production Asia

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Director: Zhang Yimou

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Cast & crew

Ken Takakura as Gou-ichi Takata

Ken Takakura

Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima as Rie Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai as Kenichi Takata (voice)

Kiichi Nakai

Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto as Electrician

Ken Nakamoto

Electrician

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Li Jia-Min

Li Jiamin

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Jiang Wen

Jasmine

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Lin Qiu

Lingo

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