Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, Hong Kong/China/Japan, 2005
An intimate family and cross-cultural drama by China’s master filmmaker Zhang Yimou, starring the great Japanese actor Ken Takakura, this film is the story of one man's journey across China's heartland. Thanks to Zhang’s seasoned hands, we are treated to a gentle portrait, finely acted and beautifully filmed. In Mandarin/Japanese with subtitles. 107 mins. Rated PG.

“This is a movie for all cultures and all people, for families and especially for those who have lost them.” Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune