In America (2002), written by Jim Sheridan & Naomi Sheridan & Kirsten Sheridan Christy: We heard Manhattan before we ever saw it, a thousand strange voices coming from everywhere. And you're not going to believe this, but we had to go under the water to get to the city. And we lost contact with everything; it was like we were on another planet. Can't find the clip, but here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nZjPMcaop4 For those of you who haven't seen this lovely film, I can highly recommend it. Great performances and honest, heartfelt writing. It really captures the feelings of coming to a new place as a foreigner. In the eyes of these young sisters, arriving in America must have felt like being on "another planet."

In Bruges (2008), written by Martin McDonagh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgCQM05qszs Ken: Coming up? Ray: What's up there? Ken: The view. Ray: The view of what? The view of down here? I can see that down here. Ken: Ray, you are about the worst tourist in the whole world. Ray: Ken, I grew up in Dublin. I love Dublin. If I grew up on a farm, and was retarded, Bruges might impress me but I didn't, so it doesn't.

Movie - The Last Samurai Youtube - https://youtu.be/HWf6KvoGgAI Ambassador Swanbeck: On behalf of the United States of America, the signing of this treaty will usher in an era of unprecedented prosperity and cooperation between our two great nations. Omura: On behalf of the Emperor, we are pleased to have successfully concluded this… [messenger enters with urgent message] Omura: …negotiation. Emperor Meiji: [to messenger in Japanese] He is here? Omura: [in Japanese] Highness, if we could just conclude the matter at hand… Algren: This is Katsumoto's sword. He would have wanted you to have it, that the strength of the Samurai be with you always. Omura: [in Japanese] Enlightened One, we all weep for Katsumoto but… Algren: He hoped with his last breath that you would remember his ancestors who held this sword and what they died for. Emperor Meiji: You were with him? At the end? Algren: Hai. Omura: Emperor, this man fought against you. Algren: Your Highness, if you believe me to be your enemy, command me and I will gladly take my life. Emperor Meiji: I have dreamed of a unified Japan, of a country strong and independent and modern and now we have railroads and cannon, Western clothing. But we cannot forget who we are or where we come from. Ambassador Swanbeck, I have concluded that your treaty is NOT in the best interests of my people. Ambassador Swanbeck: Sir, if I may... Emperor Meiji: So sorry, but you may not. Ambassador Swanbeck: This is an OUTRAGE. Omura: [in Japanese] Enlightened One, we should discuss this… Emperor Meiji: [in Japanese] Omura, you have done quite enough. Omura: [in Japanese] Everything I have done, I have done for my country. Emperor Meiji: [in Japanese] Then you will not mind when I seize your family’s assets and present them as my gift to the people. Omura: [in Japanese] You disgrace me. Emperor Meiji: [in Japanese] If your shame is too unbearable… [holds out Katsumoto’s sword] Emperor Meiji: [in Japanese] I offer you this sword. Emperor Meiji: [to Algren] Tell me how he died. Algren: I will tell you how he lived. Comment: Very powerful scene that has a foreigner showing an Emperor the 'strength' of the Samurai.