Japanese Story
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.
Where to stream Japanese Story
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Official Trailer - JAPANESE STORY (2003, Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima)
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Frequently asked questions about Japanese Story
Where can I watch Japanese Story in the United States?
Japanese Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Japanese Story on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Japanese Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch Japanese Story for free?
Japanese Story streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Japanese Story?
Japanese Story scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Japanese Story?
Japanese Story stars Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski, Lynette Curran, and Yumiko Tanaka. Sue Brooks is the director.
How long is Japanese Story?
Japanese Story runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did Japanese Story come out?
Japanese Story was released on August 30, 2003.
Which studio made Japanese Story?
Japanese Story was produced by Fortissimo Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation, and Gecko Film in Australia and the Netherlands.
What was the budget for Japanese Story?
Japanese Story was made on a budget of $5,740,000.
How much did Japanese Story make at the box office?
Japanese Story grossed $4,098,613 worldwide, against a budget of $5,740,000.
What languages is Japanese Story in?
Japanese Story is in Japanese and English, and its original language is English.
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