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Cast & Crew

Zhang Yimou
Director
Kiichi Nakai
As Kenichi Takata (voice)
Shinobu Terajima
As Rie Takata
Ken Takakura
As Gou-ichi Takata
Ken Nakamoto
As Electrician
Li Jia-Min
As Li Jiamin
Jiang Wen
As Jasmine
Lin Qiu
As Lingo

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What is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles about? Toggle content

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a heartwarming drama about a retired Japanese fisherman named Takata Gou-ichi who embarks on a journey to China to film a local opera performance in an effort to reconnect with his estranged son, who is suffering from terminal cancer. Despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges along the way, Takata discovers a newfound appreciation for life and family through his encounters with the people he meets, including a young boy who becomes his guide and interpreter. With a beautiful backdrop of rural China and a cast of memorable characters, this film is a poignant exploration of love, forgiveness, and the importance of family bonds.

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What movies are similar to Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles include There Will Be Blood, The Ron Clark Story, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Blind Side, North Country, Desert Flower.

When was Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles released in theaters? Toggle content

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was released in theaters on December 22, 2005.