The movie “A Thousand Years of Good Prayers” was released in 2007 and is a drama that runs for 1 hour and 23 minutes. The plot revolves around a Chinese man who travels to America to visit his estranged daughter following her recent divorce. As the story unfolds, the father unexpectedly becomes captivated by an Iranian lady despite the language barrier. The film stars notable actors such as Henry O, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, and Feihong Yu. This article sheds light on the filming locations of the movie along with backstage facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The film production took place in the United States. Specifically, scenes were shot in Coeur d’Alene in Idaho and in Spokane, Washington, with the Gonzaga University as one of the featured locations. Filming activities commenced and concluded in October 2006. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henry O | Mr. Shi |
| Pasha D. Lychnikoff | Boris |
| Feihong Yu | Yilan |
| Vida Ghahremani | Madam |
| Megan Albertus | Forensics Girl |
| Wes Deitrick | Antique Owner |
| Angela Dierdorff Petro | Maggie |
| Brian Gibbons | elder Leach |
| Erick Hollenbaugh | elder Reilly |
| Richard Howard | Maintenance man |
| Armand Jalayeri | Guard |
| Liz Mathews | Business Woman |
| Chris Norton | Bus driver |
| Andrea Petty | Middle aged woman |
| Zinat Reich | Madam’s friend |
| Ryan Sanson | Plane Passenger |
| Tracy Schornick | Troy |
| Trent Sweeney | Boy |
| Patrick Treadway | Homeless Man |
| Lonny W. Waddle | City Bus Passenger |
| Jared Wagner | Airport Greeter |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Wayne Wang and written by Yiyun Li.
- All the roles in the movie were well-cast, with Henry O delivering a commendable performance as Mr. Shi.
- The film bagged 5 awards and received reviews from 12 users and 47 critics.
- Notably, the film showcases different cultures and languages including English, Mandarin, and Persian.
- The movie has opened up conversations about diversity and language barriers, tackling such themes in a thoughtful way.
- The film was shown in Germany on April 10, 2008.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
- Latitude: 47.6734632
- Longitude: -116.7812225
- Place ID: ChIJj3xVuvi0YVMRkFK_BVuZ5V8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Gonzaga University – 502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6658548
- Longitude: -117.4021153
- Place ID: ChIJ–96u-sYnlQR5we5eRYNFts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
