# Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

> An estranged Japanese father crosses into rural China to capture a cherished opera performance for his terminally ill son, discovering a path toward forgiveness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8381

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Zhang Yimou
- Cast: Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Nakamoto, Li Jia-Min, Jiang Wen, Lin Qiu
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437447/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, melancholic, sincere, reflective evening, international film night

## Synopsis

A father's journey to reconnect with his estranged son leads him to unexpected places and profound realizations.

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