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.

• DirectorZhang Yimou
• Release22 December 2005
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 49m
• Budget$7,500,000
• Revenue$3,752,325
• Rate
  

  7.2
  84 reviews
• Productions

  Zhang Yimou Studio, China Film Co-Production Corp., Edko Films, Gilla Company, TOHO, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Elite Group Enterprises, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., CP Film Production Asia