Lost in Translation
2003
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Synopsis
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.
Key facts
Cast
Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, Akiko Takeshita, Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe, Kazuko Shibata, Take
Original language
Japanese
First release
September 18, 2003 (United States)
Production companies
Tohokushinsha Film, American Zoetrope
Awards
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor, Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Setting
Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto, Heian Jingū
Filming locations
Japan, Tokyo, Kyoto
Crew
Screenplay
Sofia Coppola
Producer
Ross Katz, Sofia Coppola
Cinematography
Lance Acord
Editing
Sarah Flack
Music
Kevin Shields
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Lost in Translation | |
| Québec French title | Traduction infidèle |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Lost In Translation (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2003) | 16 releases, 2003-2024: Emperor Norton, Rhino Records |
| CD | Lost In Translation (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2003) | 11 releases, 2003-2004: Emperor Norton, Sheer music, V2 |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 18, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 17, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 5, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 19, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Israel | December 25, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | December 25, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Russia | December 25, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 26, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | January 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 8, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 8, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Austria | January 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | January 14, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 22, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 23, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 23, 2004 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | January 23, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Chile | January 30, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 30, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | February 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | February 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Panama | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 12, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 13, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 13, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 13, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 13, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | February 14, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 19, 2004 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 20, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 20, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Georgia | February 21, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | February 25, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | February 27, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Malta | March 3, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | March 10, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | March 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | March 12, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | March 12, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | March 25, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Romania | March 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | April 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | April 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 17, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Bahrain | April 21, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | May 28, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | June 4, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | June 4, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | June 24, 2004 |
| Television | Netherlands | December 23, 2006 |
| Streaming | India | March 8, 2019 |
| Streaming | Philippines | May 18, 2021 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 8, 2024 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | June 9, 2005 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | May 11, 2006 |
Full credits
| Director | Sofia Coppola |
| Cast | Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly), Akiko Takeshita (Ms. Kawasaki), Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe (Press Agent), Kazuko Shibata (Press Agent), Take (Press Agent), Ryuichiro Baba (Concierge), Akira Yamaguchi (Bellboy), Catherine Lambert (Jazz Singer), François du Bois (Sausalito Piano), Tim Leffman (Sausalito Guitar), Gregory Pekar (American Businessman #1), Richard Allen (American Businessman #2), Diamond Yukai (Commercial Director), Jun Maki (Suntory Client), Nao Asuka (Premium Fantasy Woman), Tetsuro Nakagawa (Stills Photographer), Kanako Nakazato (Makeup Person), Fumihiro Hayashi (Charlie), Hiroko Kawasaki (Hiroko), Daikon (Bambie), Asuka Shimuzu (Kelly's Translator), Ikuko Takahashi (Ikebana Instructor), Koichi Tanaka (Bartender (NY Bar)), Hugo Codaro (Aerobics Instructor), Akiko Monou (P Chan), Akimitsu Naruyama (French Japanese Club Patron), Hiroshi Kawashima (Bartender (Nightclub)), Hiromix (Hiromix), Nobuhiko Kitamura (Nobu), Nao Kitman (Nao), Akira (Hans), Kunichi Nomura (Kun), Yasuhiko Hattori (Charlie's Friend), Shigekazu Aida (Mr. Valentine), Kazuo Yamada (Hospital Receptionist), Akira Motomura (Old Man), Osamu Shigematu (Doctor), Takashi Fujii (TV Host), Kei Takyo (TV Translator), Ryo Kondo (Politician), Yumi Ikeda (Politician's Aide), Yumika Saki (Politician's Aide), Yuji Okabe (Politician's Aide), Dietrich Bollmann (German Hotel Guest), Georg O.P. Eschert (German Hotel Guest), Mark Willms (Carl West), Lisle Wilkerson (Sexy Businesswoman), Nancy Steiner (Lydia Harris (voice) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Sofia Coppola |
| Producer | Ross Katz, Sofia Coppola |
| Executive producer | Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Roos |
| Cinematography | Lance Acord |
| Editing | Sarah Flack |
| Music | Kevin Shields |
| Production design | Anne Ross, K.K. Barrett |
| Sound | Richard Beggs |
| Costumes | Nancy Steiner |
Additional data: TMDB.
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