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starring: Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Jiamin Li, Lin Qiu (II) directed by: Yimou Zhang See Larger Image List Price: $14.94 Our Price: $13.49 You Save: $1.45 (10%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $1.98 Third Party New Price: $5.46 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Sony EAN: 0043396165854 Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Sony Pictures Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Sony Pictures Region Code: 99 Release Date: February 06, 2007 Running Time: 109 minutes Sales Rank: 31118 Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: 2005 Related Items: Cave of the Yellow Dog To Live Raise the Red Lantern (MGM World Films) Mountain Patrol (Kekelixi) The Story of Qiu Ju see more Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. When his son refuses to see him, Rie gives him a videotape about the work his son was doing on a documentary film in a remote region of China’s Yunnan province. Still troubled by the relationship, Takada decided to complete his son’s work in part to develop an understanding of his son, and in part to do something for him. Once in China, a series of obstacles and relationships bring him unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son. Amazon.com: Zhang Yimou's heartfelt feature about cultural displacement, grief, and reconciliation is a lovely and somewhat unexpected work from the director of Raise the Red Lantern and House of Flying Daggers. Japanese actor Ken Takakura stars as Gou-ichi Takata, a laconic man who lives in a fishing village and is estranged from his son. When word reaches him that his son is ill with cancer, Takata travels to Tokyo but is turned away. Takata learns that his son has a passion for rural Chinese folk opera, and he flies to mainland China to locate Li Jiamin (playing himself), an opera star who happens to be in jail at the moment. Takata's story reminds Li of his own sad disconnection from his young son, and Takata sets out to restore their relationship as a prelude to helping his own with Li's help. Zhang himself is unusually operatic here, with intense emotions flying around, prettified visions of nature, and characters--including prison guards and peasants--who seem idealized, both as folklore and even old, Maoist notions of cooperation. Zhang's longtime admirers will appreciate and understand this change of pace from a filmmaker whose relationship with Chinese officials has often been strained over content. But film fans less familiar with his body of work will enjoy Riding Alone as well. --Tom Keogh Stills from Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (click for larger image) More Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles on Amazon.com More Films by Yimou Zhang More Films Starring Ken Takakura More Films from China Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - A real Sleeper!! I found this movie on IFC independent film channel and watched it there. It was so very well done that I had to own it. My friends have been viewing it and they are going to buy it also. Give it a try. Don't be turned off by the idea of sub-titles. This movie is a real SLEEPER. Should have been shown in theatres all over the country. Rating: - Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Takakura Ken does a marvelous job as the father trying to do one last good act to regain his son's respect. His struggle with Chinese propriety and the sad issue surrounding his goal, a Chinese opera performer say much for this story. The one detraction, and a major one for me, is the child. I never felt the attachment that the film tries to evoke between Ken and him. Another film that could use some commentary. Rating: - Love as redemption's device!! This is a touching and heartfelt filial story between a father and his son, who have not seen each one another since a long time ago. In between, the father has been noticed about his son has terminal cancer. When his father goes to visit him to the hospital, his son rejects him. But the father is aware his son left a project unfinished and trying to complete it, both will get close despite the distance. Extraordinary and beautifully filmed. One of the supreme jewels of this Chinese ... Read More Rating: - Fantastic film This film is a favorite of mine. A wonderful, original story, fantastic setting, wonderful acting, great dialog and narration of the main character's struggles. The cinematography of this film is extraordinary. Visually stunning work. See this film. Rating: - Simple Story and YET COMPLEX It is hard not to be moved by this beautifully shot film. A simple story where a man sets out to mend his less than ideal relationship with his own son. In order to complete his "mission" he is dependent on the kindness, cooperation and help of others. As he sets out to complete his son's work, he becomes transformed and winds up helping others as well as himself. Furthermore, many main players in the film wind up helping others in part due to their own discrepancies. A simple story that ... Read More see more Browse for similar items by category: Art House & International - Genres - DVD - Video - General By Country - Art House & International - Genres - DVD - Video - China Hong Kong - By Country - Art House & International - Genres - DVD - Video - General AAS Japan - By Country - Art House & International - Genres - DVD - Video - Drama Japan - By Country - Art House & International - Genres - DVD - Video - General AAS