Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
2005, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2005
- Original title
- 千里走单骑
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Zou Jingzhi
- Budget
- $7.5M
- Box office
- $3.8M
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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles: quick answers
Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles on?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
If you liked Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, try Together, Still Walking, Postmen in the Mountains.
Who directed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) was directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai.