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.

Released Dec. 22, 2005 109 min 11+

Genres: Drama

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