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    A Thousand Years of Good Prayers

    2008 · Romance · 1h 23m
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  3. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is a 2007 American drama film directed by Wayne Wang and starring Faye Yu, Henry O, Vida Ghahremani and Pasha D. Lychnikoff. It is adapted from the short story by Yiyun Li and shot on a high-end high-definition video camera.

    • Yukie Kito, Rich Cowan, Wayne Wang
    • Lesley Barber
  4. A short story by Yiyun Li about a retired rocket scientist who visits his daughter in America and befriends a woman in a retirement home. The story explores themes of cultural heritage, language, and identity through Mr. Shi's interactions with his daughter, Madam, and other Americans.

  5. Sep 20, 2005 · 3.94. 3,690 ratings493 reviews. Brilliant and original, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers introduces a remarkable new writer whose breathtaking stories are set in China and among Chinese Americans in the United States. In this rich, astonishing collection, Yiyun Li illuminates how mythology, politics, history, and culture intersect with ...

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  6. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is the debut short story collection by Yiyun Li. It is the author's first book of fiction. Two of the stories were adapted into films: the title story and The Princess of Nebraska, both directed by Wayne Wang.

    • September 20, 2005
    • Random House (US)
  7. Sep 20, 2005 · A comprehensive guide to Yiyun Li's short story about a Chinese immigrant family in America. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, symbols, and historical context of this contemporary Asian American fiction.

  8. $17.00. Sep 12, 2006 | ISBN 9780812973334. Add to Cart. Buy from Other Retailers: Ebook. +. Audio. +. About A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. Brilliant and original, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers introduces a remarkable new writer whose breathtaking stories are set in China and among Chinese Americans in the United States.

  9. Sep 19, 2008 · A movie about a Chinese father's journey to reunite with his daughter in America. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy it online.

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    • Drama, Romance
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