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Japanese Story
An Australian geologist (Toni Collette) is obliged to squire a Japanese speculator (Gotaro Tsunashima) around the Outback: "I'm a bloody geologist, not a geisha!" The clash of cultures and languages produces unexciting results: e.g., a toneless rendition of "Danny Boy" at a karaoke bar. Events take an unexpected turn, however, after taking an expected romantic turn. The unexpected turn and its immediate aftermath are well executed, but then things turn, and stay, mawkish. Handsome photography by Ian Baker. Written and directed by Sue Brooks. 2003.
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MPAA Rating: R
