Japanese Story
2003, English. Directed by Sue Brooks.
Some stories can change your life.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Japanese Story
Japanese Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 August 2003
- Country
- Australia, Netherlands
- Written by
- Alison Tilson
- Budget
- $5.7M
- Box office
- $4.1M
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Japanese Story: quick answers
Is Japanese Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Japanese Story?
Japanese Story runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Japanese Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Japanese Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Japanese Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Japanese Story yet.
Which OTT platform is Japanese Story on?
Japanese Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Japanese Story?
If you liked Japanese Story, try Love Everlasting, The Girl from the Song, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Japanese Story?
Japanese Story (2003) was directed by Sue Brooks and stars Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski.