Good acting by Toni Collete, nice scenery of the outback. But am I the only one who wondered how two people could drive way out in the outback without basic survival equipment? And not know to put brush under the tires in the first place when they were stuck in the sand? And not to depend on cell phones for communication way out in the desert? And travel without even so much as a blanket? Everyone involved in hosting the Japanese guest knew the basic rituals of politeness save our heroine--and she would have been briefed by her colleagues in the real world. Too many questions get in the way of believability.
However, I recommend the movie for anyone missing Australia. There should be subtitles not only for the Japanese but also for the 'stralian.
However, I recommend the movie for anyone missing Australia. There should be subtitles not only for the Japanese but also for the 'stralian.