Lost in Translation 2003
“Everyone wants to be found.”
What is Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation is a 2003 American film classified as drama, comedy and romance, with a runtime of one hour and forty‑two minutes. The picture opened in the United States on September 18 2003.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 18, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- American Zoetrope, Elemental Films
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $119,723,856
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Lost in Translation is a 2003 American film classified as drama, comedy and romance, with a runtime of one hour and forty‑two minutes. The picture opened in the United States on September 18 2003. The story follows two disoriented visitors in Tokyo: a young woman who feels neglected as the wife of a photographer, and a former movie star whose career has faded and who is in the city to film a television commercial. While away from their respective lives in America, the pair encounter one another and experience an unusual sense of solace. Their brief connection allows each to explore a quieter, more authentic side of themselves, offering moments of reflective freedom amid the foreign setting. The film presents a contemplative portrait of loneliness and companionship set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolitan environment.
Should you watch it?
“Two strangers find unexpected companionship while navigating the alien landscape of modern Tokyo.”
- evocative cinematography
- nuanced character studies
- deliberate pacing
- minimal plot progression
Watch it if you enjoy quiet character-driven dramas that explore themes of loneliness and connection.
The film is rated R and features mature themes suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as a drama, comedy, and romance.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Tokyo.
Who are the two main characters?
The characters are a young wife of a photographer and a movie star shooting a commercial.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released in the United States on September 18, 2003.