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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, identity, and grief & loss run throughout.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationIdentityGrief & Loss
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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