This movie is very compelling. It was well directed and written. Dudley Moore adds a very interesting element with his narration. I would be interested in seeing the original Japaneese version of this movie.I thought the best part of this movie was the soundtrack. I would almost be willing to sell some minor organs to find out what the songs were, and who wrote them. I know most if not all of them are classical pieces. The main theme song is "Of Foreign Lands and People" by Robert Schumann. This movie also contains "Appalachian Spring" by Arron Copland. I have heard it also has Chopin, Debussy, and others. Unfortunatley no soundtrack was ever released for this movie. Too bad. I may never know what some of those songs were.