Acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou's (Raise the Red Lantern, Hero) career has quieted down a bit since the '90s, however this low-key familial drama remains a high point in his latter day ouevre. Telling the story of an estranged father reconnecting with his dying son over a performance of the titular folk opera, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a moving depiction of the intersection between family, grief, and tradition. 

This film screening has been made possible as part of the “Japan in Asia” initiative by the Japan Foundation Los Angeles.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/WaeBR9Ej_qs

Free.