Gouichi Takata, an aged Japanese father who, ever since his wife died, has not been in good terms with his son. When he learns that his son has been diagnosed as having liver cancer, he decides to travel to the Yunnan province in China in his son's place to film Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, a traditional item in the local nuo opera, of which his son is a leading scholar. The father hopes that by doing so, he might finally gain the forgiveness of his son.
Riding Alone... is directed by one China's best filmmakers, Yimou Zhan, who's work include Raise the Red Lantern (1991) and Hero (2002). It's a magnificent drama that packs a strong emotional impact, and has a bittersweet feel to itself.
Genre: Drama
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