A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Wayne Wang. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Thousand Years of Good Prayers About?
The premise of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving Chinese man, Shi, arrives in America and finds himself connecting with Madam, another immigrant experiencing a new culture. He hopes to reconnect with his daughter, Yilan, who lives there. Their interactions explore themes of love, identity, and the challenges of bridging cultural differences, revealing a poignant story of human connection and resilience in a foreign land.
The Director of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
Directed by Wayne Wang.
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Director Wayne Wang
More from Wayne Wang
More films directed by Wayne Wang, best-rated first: The Joy Luck Club, Chan Is Missing, Coming Home Again and Smoke.
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Thousand Years of Good Prayers 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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A Thousand Years of Good Prayers Plot Summary
What happens in A Thousand Years of Good Prayers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the narrative unfolds, retired widower Mr. Shi, portrayed by Henry O, embarks on a deeply moving journey from Beijing to Spokane, Washington. His objective is clear: to mend the broken bond with his daughter Yilan, played by Faye Yu, a librarian grappling with the aftermath of her recent divorce. Initially facing her resistance, Mr. Shi’s steadfast commitment eventually encourages Yilan to confront the emotional chasm she has built between them.
Full summary
The whole story of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, scene by scene
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers Box Office
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $76,806 came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $76.8K
- International
- $1.6M
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers.
How Well Do You Know A Thousand Years of Good Prayers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What city does Mr. Shi travel to in the film?
Cars in A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
12 cars on screen, including the 2005 Toyota Camry and the 1983 Chevrolet Citation.
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2002 Honda CR-V Minor role
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A Thousand Years of Good Prayers FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Thousand Years of Good Prayers?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was A Thousand Years of Good Prayers released?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers was released on September 19, 2008.
Who directed A Thousand Years of Good Prayers?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers was directed by Wayne Wang.
More films by Wayne Wang How much did A Thousand Years of Good Prayers make at the box office?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($76,806 domestic, $1.6 million international).
How is A Thousand Years of Good Prayers rated?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does A Thousand Years of Good Prayers have a post-credit scene?
No. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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