Sandy Edwards (
Toni Collette), an ambitious geologist, suddenly finds herself having to baby-sit Hiromitsu (Gotaro Tsunashima), a taciturn Japanese businessman. Hoping to strike up a business deal, she agrees to take on a field trip around Western Australia's remote Pilbara desert. Against the background of the outback these two diametrically opposed strangers find themselves thrust together in a potentially life or death situation. As they journey farther and farther into the desert, they leave more and more of what they know about each other and themselves behind.
Interesting movie, and a bit confusing at first, thought the scene leading up to the love incounter was a bit disjointed and dry. The film was herky jerky thoughout. All in all is was alright.
It started out slow, but had a dramatic turn-around three quarter of the way. Could have had a little more zip in the story.
Four stars until the last fifteen minutes of the film, which should have been edited down to five.