Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles(2005)
千里走单骑
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles 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 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on December 22, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai and Ken Nakamoto. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers:
- Zou Jingzhi
- Producers:
- Zhang Weiping
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Xiaoding
- Production:
- 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
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $3,752,325
- Status:
- Released
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) Trailer
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Takakura
as Gou-ichi Takata
Shinobu Terajima
as Rie Takata
Kiichi Nakai
as Kenichi Takata (voice)
Ken Nakamoto
as Electrician
- Li Jia-Min
Li Jia-Min
as Li Jiamin
- Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen
as Jasmine
- Lin Qiu
Lin Qiu
as Lingo
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou, written by Zou Jingzhi, produced by Zhang Weiping.
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 98 ratings.
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles online?
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
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The main cast of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) includes Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Nakamoto and Li Jia-Min. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles released?
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was released on December 22, 2005 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles worth watching?
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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