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Japanese Story (2003)

R  110 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  25 September 2003 (Australia)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 4,296 users   Metascore: 73/100 
Reviews: 114 user | 65 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com

Against the background of an Australian desert landscape, so much space and so few people, Sandy, a geologist... See full summary »

Director:

Sue Brooks

Writer:

Alison Tilson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Toni Collette ...
Gotaro Tsunashima Gotaro Tsunashima ...
Matthew Dyktynski Matthew Dyktynski ...
Lynette Curran Lynette Curran ...
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Yumiko Tanaka Yumiko Tanaka ...
Kate Atkinson Kate Atkinson ...
Bill Young ...
Reg Evans Reg Evans ...
George Shevtsov ...
Justine Clarke ...
Igor Sas Igor Sas ...
Mike Frencham ...
John Howard ...
Phil Bennett Phil Bennett ...
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Storyline

Against the background of an Australian desert landscape, so much space and so few people, Sandy, a geologist, and Hiromitsu, a Japanese businessman, play out a story of human inconsequence in the face of the blistering universe. The end of the journey leaves no-one capable of going back to where they started from. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Japanese | Businessman | Australian | Desert | Journey  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

(Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

A japán szerető See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,740,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£37,580 (UK) (6 June 2004) (15 Screens)

Gross:

$647,054 (USA) (6 June 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Australia:  | France: (Cannes Film Festival)  | USA: (TV version)  | Argentina:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Crazy Credits

Our thanks to the people of Nyamal, Ngarluma, Yinjibarndi, Bunjima and
Nyiparli Nations. See more »

Soundtracks

"Asadoya Bushi"
Traditional song See more »