Japanese Story 2003
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56 Reviews
6%
Gummy
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SplatSandy, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sandy Edwards
as Hiromitsu Tachibana
as Bill Baird
as Mum
as Yukiko Tachibana
as Jackie
as Jimmy Smithers
as Bloke in Row Boat
as James
as Jane
Director:
Writer:
Sue Brooks, Duncan Thompson, John Lonie, Keith Thompson, Alison Tilson
Stars:
Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski, Lynette Curran, Yumiko Tanaka, Kate Atkinson, Bill Young, Reg Evans, George Shevtsov, Justine Clarke,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Japanese Story
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
SB
JL
Cast
as Sandy Edwards
as Hiromitsu Tachibana
as Bill Baird
as Mum
as Yukiko Tachibana
as Jackie
as Jimmy Smithers
as Bloke in Row Boat
as James
as Jane
as Blake
as Richards
as Barman
as Petrol Bloke
as Canteen Worker
as Japanese Translator
as Watson
as Tom Goodwin
as Cargo Man
as Karaoke Singer
as Tony
as Hiromitsu's Child in Photo
as Hiromitsu's Child in Photo
as Fraser
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