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      A Thousand Years of Good Prayers

      Released Sep 19, 2008 1h 23m Drama Romance List
      79% 39 Reviews Tomatometer 55% 500+ Ratings Audience Score In the wake of his wife's death, Shi (Henry O) leaves his native China to find his estranged daughter, Yilan (Faye Yu), in the United States. There, Shi befriends Madam (Vida Ghahremani), an Arab-American mother who can relate to his feelings of isolation and culture shock. After having an awkward reunion with Yilan, Shi realizes just how far apart they've grown from each other. And though he can barely speak English, Shi decides to stay permanently, hoping to mend their broken relationship. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 02 Buy Now

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      Though it may not be as profound as its pacing would suggest, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers delicately examines familial issues in an earnest fashion.

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      Joshua Land Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Leo Goldsmith indieWire Wang's new film suggests not only a return to form but also the revival of an old theme from his early Asian-American dramedies: the different ways that certain generations translate and adapt their cultural heritage Aug 8, 2009 Full Review Joshua Katzman Chicago Reader As in most of Wang's films, a memorable cast of characters compensates for a serviceable plot. Dec 16, 2008 Full Review Carlos Marañón Cinemanía (Spain) Wayne Wang's first vital film since Smoke and Blue in the Face. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Nov 6, 2020 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter A clash of civilizations plays comic havoc with a generation gap. Jun 2, 2020 Full Review Enrique Buchichio Uruguay Total Quizás el film más personal de Wayne Wang, un sobrio y cálido relato sobre las barreras culturales, idiomáticas o emocionales que suelen separar a los seres humanos. Rated: 3/5 Jan 21, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Gaylord R What a beautiful, shining gem this film is! A tender personal story woven into larger historical issues one needs at least another 3000 prayers to find something even remotely touching and blessing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Be aware, it's primarily subtitled. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Wayne Wang's hands-on subject about cultural conflicts between East & West. Sounds so out-of-date stereotype however. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Una pelicula maravillosa Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member moving and beautiful Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Soy un cultureta, veo pelis independientes chino-estadounidenses Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the wake of his wife's death, Shi (Henry O) leaves his native China to find his estranged daughter, Yilan (Faye Yu), in the United States. There, Shi befriends Madam (Vida Ghahremani), an Arab-American mother who can relate to his feelings of isolation and culture shock. After having an awkward reunion with Yilan, Shi realizes just how far apart they've grown from each other. And though he can barely speak English, Shi decides to stay permanently, hoping to mend their broken relationship.
      Director
      Wayne Wang
      Producer
      Yasushi Kotani, Taizo Son, Lee Joo-Ick
      Screenwriter
      Yiyun Lee
      Distributor
      Magnolia Pictures
      Production Co
      Boram Entertainment, North by Northwest Entertainment, Entertainment Farm (EF)
      Genre
      Drama, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 19, 2008, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 27, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $76.1K
      Runtime
      1h 23m
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