Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

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.

Director:

Zhang Yimou

Stars:

Ken Takakura (Gou-ichi Takata), Shinobu Terajima (Rie Takata), Kiichi Nakai (Kenichi Takata (voice)), Ken Nakamoto (Electrician), Li Jia-Min (Li Jiamin), Jiang Wen (Jasmine)