i be an australian currently live in japan . i saw this movie on tv here and be very impressed by the accuracy and honesty in the portrayal of western and japanese ideology collide . whoever write the screenplay and and direct this film must have a good knowledge of what it like to be a foreigner living in japan . the only part i think be too hollywood y be when tom selleck character kiss the woman in the middle of her office and she let him . public display of affection be not really acceptable here . finally a movie that highlight the true gaijin experience . positive .