LOST IN TRANSLATION
Director: Sofia Coppola
Notable Actors: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson
Awards: Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Year: 2003
This comedy drama presents a story of love and friendship in an unlikely bond between middle aged actor Bob Harris and neglected college graduate Charlotte in the middle of Tokyo. Both Bob and Charlotte, unused to the culture of Japan, also share a common dissatisfaction in their lives which quickly forms into a new friendship as they explore the sights and sounds of Tokyo. Lost in Translation shares a perfect balance of humor, drama and romance. It’s the perfect movie to watch before coming to Japan as it uses the backdrops of Tokyo for its scenes and features real places like the Shibuya crossing, Park Hyatt Hotel and Shinjuku.