A Thousand Years of Good Prayers

A retired Chinese businessman travels to America to visit his estranged daughter, a scientist who is gravely ill. During his stay, he discovers she has been having an affair with a married colleague and that their relationship is more complex than he initially understood. The film explores themes of cultural differences, familial bonds, and unspoken emotions as he navigates this new understanding of his daughter's life.

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its subtle storytelling, nuanced performances, and emotional depth. The film was lauded for its understated approach to complex family dynamics and cultural adaptation.

• Praised for its sensitive and mature handling of family relationships.

• Faye Yu's performance as the visiting father was widely commended for its quiet strength.

• The film's gentle pacing and focus on subtle emotional shifts were highlighted as strengths.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional resonance and its exploration of a father-daughter relationship, finding it to be a thoughtful and moving cinematic experience.

Won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Director Wayne Wang drew inspiration for the film from a short story of the same name by Yiyun Li.