
Feature film — 2005
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.
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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
On screen
Cast & crew

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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