Japanese Story 2003
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What is Japanese Story?
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Japanese Story" (2003). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 30, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, Netherlands
- Studios
- Fortissimo Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Gecko Film
- Budget
- $5,740,000
- Revenue
- $4,098,613
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Japanese Story" (2003).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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ONLY verifiable facts from SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Omit missing details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Japanese Story
Year: 2003
Release Date (US): 08/30/2003
Genre: Drama and Romance
Runtime: 1h 50m
Characters: Sandy (a geologist), Hiromitsu (a Japanese man).
Plot: Sandy is on a field trip to the Pilbara desert. She finds Hiromitsu inscrutable, annoying, and arrogant. Hiromitsu's view of her is not much better. They become stranded in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
Description (Palace Films): A beautifully nuanced, tremendously moving portrait of compassion and respect.
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Japanese Story is a 2003 film categorized as drama and romance with a runtime of 1h 50m. Released in the United States on 08/30/2003, the movie is
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Japanese Story worth watching?
Japanese Story holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 80 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Japanese Story and when was it released?
Japanese Story is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.
Who directed Japanese Story?
Japanese Story was directed by Sue Brooks.
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