Japanese Story(2003)
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Japanese Story Synopsis
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.
Japanese Story (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Sue Brooks, released on August 30, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski and Lynette Curran. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Sue Brooks
- Writers:
- Sue Brooks, Duncan Thompson, John Lonie
- Producers:
- Sue Maslin
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Baker
- Composer:
- Elizabeth Drake
- Production:
- Fortissimo Films, Gecko Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Budget:
- $5,740,000
- Revenue:
- $4,098,613
- Status:
- Released
Japanese Story (2003) Trailer
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Japanese Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toni Collette
as Sandy Edwards
Gotaro Tsunashima
as Hiromitsu Tachibana
Matthew Dyktynski
as Bill Baird
Lynette Curran
as Mum
Yumiko Tanaka
as Yukiko Tachibana
Kate Atkinson
as Jackie
Bill Young
as Jimmy Smithers
Reg Evans
as Bloke in Row Boat
George Shevtsov
as James
Justine Clarke
as Jane
- Mike Frencham
Mike Frencham
as Blake
John Howard
as Richards
Key crew
Directed by Sue Brooks, written by Sue Brooks, Duncan Thompson and John Lonie, produced by Sue Maslin.
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Japanese Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 80 ratings.
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Japanese Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Japanese Story online?
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Japanese Story (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Japanese Story?
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The main cast of Japanese Story (2003) includes Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski, Lynette Curran and Yumiko Tanaka. The film was directed by Sue Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Japanese Story released?
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Japanese Story was released on August 30, 2003 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Japanese Story worth watching?
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Japanese Story (2003) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Japanese Story?
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Yes. The official Japanese Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.