Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
2005
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Synopsis
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.
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) is a 1h 49min drama feature film by Zhang Yimou. Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with termi...
Key facts
Cast
Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Nakamoto, Li Jia-Min, Jiang Wen, Lin Qiu
Original language
Japanese
First release
December 22, 2005 (China)
Awards
Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film
Setting
Yunnan
Crew
Screenplay
Zou Jingzhi
Producer
Zhang Weiping
Cinematography
Zhao Xiaoding
Editing
Cheng Long
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Hong Kong Film Awards 2007 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | China | December 22, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 31, 2006 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | July 20, 2006 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 1, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 7, 2006 |
| Streaming | Hungary | January 23, 2007 |
| Streaming | France | May 3, 2019 |
| Streaming | France | October 1, 2021 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Sweden | December 22, 2005 |
| Home video | France | January 9, 2007 |
Full credits
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| 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) |
| Screenplay | Zou Jingzhi |
| Producer | Zhang Weiping |
| Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Editing | Cheng Long |
| Production design | Li Sun |
Additional data: TMDB.
