Released in China in 2005, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was a return to the more low-key drama that characterized much of Zhang's middle period pieces. The film stars Japanese actor Ken Takakura, as a father who wishes to repair relations with his alienated son, and is eventually led by circumstance to set out on a journey to China. Zhang had been an admirer of Takakura for over thirty years.
Released in China in 2005 Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was a return to the more low-key drama that characterized much of Zhang's middle period pieces The film stars Japanese actor Ken Takakura as a father who wishes to repair relations with his alienated son and is eventually led by circumstance to set out on a journey to China Zhang had been an admirer of Takakura for over thirty years