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Japanese Story

Japanese Story

Some stories can change your life.

Sandy, a geologist, finds herself stuck on a field trip to the Pilbara desert with a Japanese man she finds inscrutable, annoying and decidedly arrogant. Hiromitsu's view of her is not much better. Things go from bad to worse when they become stranded in one of the most remote regions on Earth.

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Japanese Story
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2003-08-30
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.309/10 (76 votes)
  • Budget: $5,740,000
  • Revenue: $4,098,613
  • Production Companies: Fortissimo Films, Gecko Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5711
  • Languages: Japanese, English

Cast & Crew

Toni Collette

Toni Collette

as Sandy Edwards

Gotaro Tsunashima

Gotaro Tsunashima

as Hiromitsu Tachibana

Matthew Dyktynski

Matthew Dyktynski

as Bill Baird

Lynette Curran

Lynette Curran

as Mum

Yumiko Tanaka

Yumiko Tanaka

as Yukiko Tachibana

Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson

as Jackie

Bill Young

Bill Young

as Jimmy Smithers

Reg Evans

Reg Evans

as Bloke in Row Boat

George Shevtsov

George Shevtsov

as James

Justine Clarke

Justine Clarke

as Jane

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer - JAPANESE STORY (2003, Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima)

External Links

Keywords

interracial romancegeologistwoman directorjapanese manaustralian outback

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japanese Story?

Japanese Story is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2003-08-30.

Who are the main actors in Japanese Story?

The main cast includes Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski, Lynette Curran, Yumiko Tanaka, .

Where can I watch Japanese Story online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Japanese Story is available.

Is Japanese Story based on a true story?

Some stories can change your life.

What is the IMDb rating of Japanese Story?

Japanese Story has an IMDb rating of 6.309/10 based on 76 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Japanese Story?

The movie had a production budget of $5,740,000 and earned $4,098,613 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Japanese Story?

The soundtrack was composed by Fortissimo Films, Gecko Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Japanese Story filmed?

Japanese Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Japanese Story?

The total runtime of Japanese Story is 110 minutes.

Is Japanese Story suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Japanese Story?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Japanese Story.

Does Japanese Story have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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