Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2006): Cast & Ratings
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a 2006 drama directed by Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata, starring Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai and Shinobu Terajima. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Directors
- Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles About?
The premise of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Japanese fisherman embarks on a deeply moving journey when he discovers his estranged son is gravely ill in Tokyo. While reconnecting with his son, he unexpectedly finds himself helping a grieving Chinese opera star search for his own lost child. This heartfelt quest explores themes of family, regret, and the profound bonds that connect people across generations and cultural divides, ultimately offering a path towards healing and reconciliation.
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Cast
Ken Takakura leads the cast, with Kiichi Nakai and Shinobu Terajima. Directed by Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata.
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Co-director Yimou Zhang -
Co-director Yasuo Furuhata
More from Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata
More films directed by Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata, best-rated first: Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Shadow and Not One Less.
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles 73 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Plot Summary
What happens in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Takata Gouichi, portrayed by Ken Takakura, is an elderly man grappling with a strained relationship with his son Kenichi, played by Kiichi Nakai, since the passing of his beloved wife. As fate would have it, when Kenichi falls gravely ill, Gouichi embarks on a journey from his serene life in Akita to the bustling city of Tokyo, desperate to reconnect with his son. However, Kenichi’s response is heart-wrenchingly disheartening; he refuses to see his father.
Full summary
The whole story of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, scene by scene
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Box Office
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles grossed $3.8 million worldwide. $252,325 came from the US and Canada and $3.5 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.8M
- US & Canada
- $252.3K
- International
- $3.5M
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles.
How Well Do You Know Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
9 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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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Pour un fils” and “Qian li zou dan qi”.
- Also known as
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- Pour un fils
- Qian li zou dan qi
- Der einsame Tausendmeilenritt
- 単騎、千里を走る。
- Mille miglia... lontano
- Riding Alone : Pour un fils
- La búsqueda
- Tek Başına Binlerce Mil
- Путь в тысячу миль
- Дългото пътуване
- 천리주단기
- 千里走單騎
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- Um Longo Caminho
- Min lange rejse, ათასი მილის სიგრძის გზა
- Caminho Solitário
- Шлях у тисячу миль
- Tysiące mil samotności
- เส้นทางรักพันลี้
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles released?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was released on September 1, 2006.
Who directed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was directed by Yimou Zhang and Yasuo Furuhata.
More films by Yimou Zhang Who is in the cast of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles stars Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai and Shinobu Terajima.
How much did Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles make at the box office?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles grossed $3.8 million worldwide ($252,325 domestic, $3.5 million international).
How is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles rated?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles has 73 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles have a post-credit scene?
No. Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles in?
The original language of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is Japanese.
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