Movie

Japanese Story

“Some stories can change your life.”

★ 6.3(79)20031h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Sue Brooks
Release date: 2003-08-30
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $4,098,613
Budget: $5,740,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Fortissimo Films

Japanese Story — trailer

About Japanese Story

Japanese Story is a 2003 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Sue Brooks, starring Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima and Matthew Dyktynski. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 79 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Japanese Story in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Toni Collette

Sandy Edwards

Gotaro Tsunashima

Hiromitsu Tachibana

Matthew Dyktynski

Bill Baird

Lynette Curran

Mum

Yumiko Tanaka

Yukiko Tachibana

Kate Atkinson

Jackie

Bill Young

Jimmy Smithers

Reg Evans

Bloke in Row Boat

George Shevtsov

James

Justine Clarke

Jane

Mike Frencham

Blake

John Howard

Richards

Themes & keywords

interracial romancegeologistwoman directorjapanese manaustralian outback

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Japanese Story in Italy?+

Japanese Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Japanese Story on Netflix?+

Japanese Story is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Japanese Story?+

Japanese Story has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Japanese Story?+

Japanese Story stars Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski, Lynette Curran and Yumiko Tanaka.

When did Japanese Story come out?+

Japanese Story is a 2003 movie directed by Sue Brooks.

What genre is Japanese Story?+

Japanese Story is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Japanese Story?+

Japanese Story was directed by Sue Brooks.