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2003 · 102 min · R

Lost in Translation

Directed by Sofia Coppola · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Lost in Translation (2003) is a Drama film, directed by Sofia Coppola set in Tokyo during the 2000s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of isolation and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Kevin Shields
Cinematography
Lance Acord
Cast
Bill MurrayScarlett JohanssonGiovanni RibisiAnna FarisAkiko TakeshitaKazuyoshi MinamimagoeKazuko ShibataTake

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Tokyo
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationLove & Longing
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeRomanticNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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