MELBOURNE, Australia -- The contemporary drama "Japanese Story", dominated this year's Australian Film Institute Awards, picking up honors in eight categories, including best picture, best actress for its star Toni Collette and best director for Sue Brooks. The Gecko Films production, which centers on the relationship between a visiting Japanese businessman (Gotaro Tsunashima) and an Australian geologist (Collette) will be released Dec. 31 in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films. It has been a solid hit on the domestic art house circuit, earning more than AUS$3 million ($2.2 million) since its release in September. "Japanese Story"'s five other wins were for original screenplay, editing, sound, music and cinematography. The film's success at the AFIs follows its best picture prize at the Australia's Film Critics awards. (Complete list of winners follows.)...
- 11/21/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CANNES -- Indie film banner Samuel Goldwyn Films sealed a deal here Wednesday to acquire Japanese Story, snapping up North American distribution rights to the Sue Brooks-directed Un Certain Regard selection from Fortissimo Film Sales. The buy marks the first domestic acquisition of an official selection this year. A fall rollout is expected. Starring Toni Collette and Gotaro Tsunashima, Japanese Story centers on a female geologist and a Japanese man who find themselves at odds when they are stuck on a field trip. When they become stranded in a remote area, the characters embark on a journey of change and discovery. Alison Tilson penned the script.
- 5/22/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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