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Japanese Story
''Japanese Story'' is a 2003 Australian romantic drama film directed by Sue Brooks. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Sandy Edwards (played by Toni Collette) is a director in a company that designs geological software in Perth, Western Australia. Her business partner manipulates her into agreeing to act as a guide for a Japanese businessman visiting mines in the Pilbara desert, in hopes that he will purchase the software. When Hiromitsu Tachibana () arrives, he treats Sandy like a chauffeur, and he seems more intent on self-discovery in the wilderness than on buying computer software. At first, Sandy is angered by his reserved, demanding demeanor. On their first journey into the desert, Hiromitsu, feeling insecure, talks more on his phone with friends in Japan than he does to Sandy. He also insists that she drive farther than planned. The terrain proves too much for the pair's vehicle, which becomes bogged down in the sand. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Brooks
Sue Brooks (born 1 May 1953) is an Australian film director and producer. She has directed five films since 1984. She won the "Golden Alexander" (first prize) for Best Feature-Length Film at The International Thessaloniki Film Festival for her film ''Road to Nhill'' (1997). Her film '' Japanese Story'' was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Filmography * '' The Drover's Wife'' (1984) * ''An Ordinary Woman'' (1988) * ''Road to Nhill'' (1997) * '' Japanese Story'' (2003) * '' Subdivision'' (2009) * ''Looking for Grace ''Looking for Grace'' is a 2015 Australian drama film directed by Sue Brooks. It was screened in the main competition section of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival and in the inaugural Platform section at the 2015 Toronto International ...'' (2015) References External links * * 1953 births Living people Australian film producers Australian women film directors Australian film directors People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |