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

A Japanese father travels to China's Yunnan province in the place of his ailing son to film a folk-opera singer.

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In Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005), a heartfelt Japanese drama directed by Zhang Yimou, a father embarks on a poignant journey to China to fulfill his son's heartfelt wish. The film follows the emotional voyage of the father as he travels to China's Yunnan province to record a folk-opera singer, a task his son was unable to complete due to illness. Through stunning landscapes and cultural encounters, the father immerses himself in a new world, overcoming challenges and bridging gaps of language and tradition.

As the story unfolds, the audience is taken on a touching exploration of love, forgiveness, and the power of familial bonds. With beautifully crafted cinematography and a stirring soundtrack, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles invites viewers to reflect on the universal themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring connections that bind us together. This moving tale of a father's unwavering determination to honor his son's wishes is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy.

Also Known As:

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Release Date:

22 Dec 2005

Writers:

Yimou Zhang, Jingzhi Zou, Bin Wang

Awards:

6 wins & 10 nominations

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