Japanese Story (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Japanese Story is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Sue Brooks, starring Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima and Lynette Curran. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Sue Brooks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Japanese Story About?
The premise of Japanese Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A software executive, Sandy (Toni Collette), finds herself unexpectedly stranded in the Australian desert alongside enigmatic Japanese businessman Hiromitsu Tachibana. Their business deal has stalled, forcing them to navigate a complex dynamic that evolves beyond professional respect. As they spend time together, the lines between business and personal connection blur, leading to an unexpected and poignant emotional journey for both.
Japanese Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- cleavage
- outdoor sex
- leg spreading
- female nudity
- female removes her clothes
- nudity
- australia
- female topless nudity
- interracial romance
- woman on top
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- japanese
- australian
- sexual desire
- sex in bed
- extramarital affair
- adultery
- western australia
- motel
- accidental death
- baked beans
- computer software
- interracial sex
- interracial love
- international love relationship
- journey
- geologist
- desert
- field trip
- businessman
- pilbara desert australia
- reference to sammy davis jr.
- scrapbook
- weather
- mime
- culture clash
- drinking
- drink
- answering machine
- tennis
- friendship
- friend
- death
- geisha
- father daughter relationship
- english subtitles in original
- sydney australia
- swimming
- sightseeing
Japanese Story Cast
Toni Collette leads the cast, with Gotaro Tsunashima and Lynette Curran. Directed by Sue Brooks.
- Director Sue Brooks
Japanese Story Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Japanese Story 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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Japanese Story Plot Summary
What happens in Japanese Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sandy Edwards, portrayed by Toni Collette, is a director at a geological software company based in Perth, Western Australia. Her business partner cleverly persuades her to serve as a guide for Hiromitsu Tachibana, a Japanese businessman, as he visits mines in the Pilbara desert with the hope that he will consider purchasing their software. However, upon his arrival, Hiromitsu, played by Gotaro Tsunashima, treats Sandy more like a chauffeur than a guide, focusing more on his own journey of self-discovery in the wilderness rather than the software.
Full summary
The whole story of Japanese Story, scene by scene
Japanese Story Box Office
Japanese Story grossed $4.1 million worldwide. $647,054 came from the US and Canada and $3.5 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.1M
- US & Canada
- $647.1K
- International
- $3.5M
Japanese Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Japanese Story.
How Well Do You Know Japanese Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sandy's occupation in the film?
Japanese Story Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “어느 일본인 이야기” and “Uma História Japonesa de Amor”.
- Also known as
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- 어느 일본인 이야기
- Uma História Japonesa de Amor
- Una historia japonesa
- סיפור יפני
- A japán szerető
- Японская история
- เรื่องรักในคืนเหงา
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Japanese Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Japanese Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Japanese Story?
Japanese Story runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Japanese Story released?
Japanese Story was released on December 31, 2003.
Who directed Japanese Story?
Japanese Story was directed by Sue Brooks.
More films by Sue Brooks Who is in the cast of Japanese Story?
Japanese Story stars Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima and Lynette Curran.
How much did Japanese Story make at the box office?
Japanese Story grossed $4.1 million worldwide ($647,054 domestic, $3.5 million international).
How is Japanese Story rated?
Japanese Story has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Japanese Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Japanese Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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