Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

7.1/10 • 109 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Ken Takakura

Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai

Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto

Electrician

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