Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.30/10 from 5600 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La búsqueda
Title in Italiano:

Mille miglia... lontano
Title in Português:

Caminho Solitário

Synopsis

In a village of fishermen in Japan, Takata misses his son Kenichi, to whom he has been estranged for many years. When his daughter-in-law Rie tells him that Kenichi is sick in the hospital, she suggests Takata to come to Tokyo to visit his son in the hospital where he would have the chance to retie the relationship. However, Kenichi refuses to receive his father in his room, and Rie gives a videotape to Takata to know about the work of his son.

Once at home, Takata sees a documentary in the remote village Lijiang, in the province of Younnan, about the passion of Kenichi, the Chinese opera, where the lead singer Li Jiamin promises to sing an important folk opera on the next year. When Rie calls Takata to tell that her husband has a terminal liver cancer, Takata decides to travel to Lijiang to shoot Li Jiamin singing the opera to give to Kenichi.

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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
Causa Y Efecto
Posse
I Gotta Feeling
Calma
Te Quiero Mucho
¿A Qué Le Tiras Cuando Sueñas?
Usted
Humanidad
Puro Teatro

User reviews

Stephanie Nelson
7/10

The soundtrack of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles perfectly captures the emotional journey of Takata as he tries to mend his relationship with his estranged son. The music enhances the poignant moments of reconciliation and introspection throughout the film.

Betty Campbell
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles enhances the storytelling and emotional impact of the film, creating a memorable and immersive viewing experience.

Michael Wright
5/10

The fusion of traditional and contemporary musical elements in the soundtrack mirrors the themes of tradition versus modernity explored in the movie.

Betty Lopez
5/10

The incorporation of Chinese opera music in the soundtrack reflects the cross-cultural themes of the movie, highlighting the connection between Takata and Li Jiamin.

Margaret Young
6/10

The use of traditional Japanese music in the soundtrack adds depth and authenticity to the story, immersing the audience in the cultural setting of the film.

Nancy Allen
5/10

The use of subtle percussion in the soundtrack creates a sense of tension and urgency, reflecting the race against time to fulfill Kenichi's final wish.

Karen Thomas
6/10

The haunting vocals in some of the tracks convey the pain and sorrow of the characters, adding a layer of complexity to the emotional narrative of the film.

Carol Williams
8/10

The traditional Chinese opera music featured in the film adds a rich cultural layer to the story, transporting the audience to the village of Lijiang and immersing them in the beauty and depth of this art form. The music becomes a character in itself, conveying the passion and dedication of Kenichi and Li Jiamin in a truly captivating way.

Donald Scott
6/10

The emotional piano melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of longing and regret, mirroring Takata's feelings towards his son and the missed opportunities in their relationship.

Edward Allen
1/10

The soundtrack of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles failed to evoke the emotional depth necessary to enhance the poignant moments in the film. Instead of adding to the intensity of the characters' struggles, the music felt generic and uninspired.

Kenneth Roberts
6/10

The soundtrack of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles perfectly captures the emotional journey of the main character, Takata, as he seeks to reconnect with his estranged son.

Elizabeth Anderson
2/10

Furthermore, the choice of musical themes in the film's soundtrack seemed disconnected from the cultural and emotional nuances of the story. The lack of authentic and culturally relevant music detracted from the overall immersion in the film's Japanese and Chinese settings, leaving a sense of missed opportunity for a more impactful viewing experience.