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A drama set in Western Australia's Pilbura desert. A geologist named Sandy, and a Japanese businessman, Hiromitsu, play out a story of human inconsequence, in the face of the blistering universe. The end of the journey leaves neither person capable of going back to the place from where they started.
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 31st, 2003 (LA) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some sexuality and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Samuel Goldwyn Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$647,054 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...while it starts out like another opposites-attract-when-they're-stranded romantic comedy...the film turns into something stranger and more affecting." more...
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B |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"Story is best taken as a dazzling showcase for (Toni) Collette..." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Japanese Story never steps wrong in its crucial closing passages..." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...often mesmerizing..." more...
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B+ |
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