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Japanese Story

6.320031h 50mMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorSue Brooks
WriterAlison Tilson
ProducerSue Maslin

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 6 other countries

Japanese Story isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sue Brooks

TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Sandy Edwards
GTGotaro Tsunashima
Gotaro Tsunashima
Hiromitsu Tachibana
MDMatthew Dyktynski
Matthew Dyktynski
Bill Baird
LCLynette Curran
Lynette Curran
Mum
YTYumiko Tanaka
Yumiko Tanaka
Yukiko Tachibana
KAKate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson
Jackie
BYBill Young
Bill Young
Jimmy Smithers
REReg Evans
Reg Evans
Bloke in Row Boat
GSGeorge Shevtsov
George Shevtsov
James
JCJustine Clarke
Justine Clarke
Jane
MF
Mike Frencham
Blake
JHJohn Howard
John Howard
Richards

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Japanese Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Japanese Story?

Japanese Story isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Australia, Brazil and Canada and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Japanese Story on Netflix?

No, Japanese Story is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Japanese Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Japanese Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Japanese Story for free?

Japanese Story isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.