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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

2005 · 109 min Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Zhang Yimou

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Shinobu Terajima

Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai

Kiichi Nakai

Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto

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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