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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

2005 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 7.1 · 77% critics

Drama

An estranged father is called to the hospital when his adult son becomes terminally ill. Hoping to make amends, he follows a lead from his son’s interests and sets off on a difficult trip abroad, navigating language barriers and unexpected connections that push him toward self-understanding and a new way to express care.

Also known as Riding Alone

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Details
Original title
千里走单骑
Years
2005
Release date
2005-12-22
Language
Chinese
Runtime
109 min
Critic score
77/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (95 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, emotional journey about family distance, regret, and connection across cultures, in the reflective vein of Not One Less; Not for you if you need fast pacing or light, upbeat stories.

Pros: heartfelt father-child theme; cross-cultural encounters; beautiful scenery | Cons: slow, quiet pacing; heavy sadness; some unlikely moments

Themes

  • estranged father
  • father son relationship

Awards & recognition

  • Huabiao Award — Outstanding Film

Cast & crew

Directed by Zhang Yimou