---
title: "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-thousand-years-of-good-prayers-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4890
imdb_id: "tt0838233"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-thousand-years-of-good-prayers-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is a drama film released in the United States on September 25, 2007. The film follows Mr. Shi, a retired widower from Beijing. When his only daughter, Yilan, who lives in Spokane, Washington and works as a librarian, gets divorced, he decides to visit her to help her heal. However, Yilan is not interested. She tries keeping an emotional distance, but when this finally fails, she begins physically avoiding her father. He confronts her about an affair with a married Russian man, and she in turn lets loose about all the gossip she heard as a young girl about his alleged affair with a female colleague back in China. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wayne Wang
- **Networks / Studios**: North by Northwest Entertainment, Entertainment Farm, Boram Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Henry O** as *Mr. Shi*
- **Yu Feihong** as *Yilan*
- **Vida Ghahremani** as *Madame*
- **Pasha D. Lychnikoff** as *Boris*
- **Jared Wagner** as *Airport Greeter*
- **Megan Albertus** as *Forensics Girl*
- **Wes Deitrick** as *Antique Owner*
- **Ryan Sanson** as *Plane Passenger*
- **Patrick Treadway** as *Homeless Man*
- **Angela Dierdorff Petro** as *Maggie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Thousand Years of Good Prayers online?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Thousand Years of Good Prayers worth watching?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Thousand Years of Good Prayers and when was it released?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Thousand Years of Good Prayers?
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers was directed by Wayne Wang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Thousand Years of Good Prayers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4890)

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