Released:
2005-12-22

Overview:
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.

Director:
Zhang Yimou

Runtime:
1h 49min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Ken Takakura
  as
  Gou-ichi Takata
• 
  Shinobu Terajima
  as
  Rie Takata
• 
  Kiichi Nakai
  as
  Kenichi Takata (voice)
• 
  Ken Nakamoto
  as
  Electrician
• 
  Li Jia-Min
  as
  Li Jiamin