This week we review the 2003 romantic comedy-drama film Lost in Translation written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who is having a midlife crisis when he travels to Tokyo to promote Suntory whisky. There, he befriends another disillusioned American named Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman and recent college graduate. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. It defies mainstream narrative conventions and is atypical in its depiction of romance. We reminisce about recent trips to Japan including the time the Aussie refused to get naked for the Onsen. We absolutely loved this movie. The Scotsman rates this 5/5.  "Lost in Translation presents a mature exploration of connection and intimacy that prioritizes emotional depth over physical attraction. Rather than following conventional romantic formulas, the film builds its power through understated moments, shared silences, and the bond that develops between two people adrift in an unfamiliar culture." he says We discuss mid-life crisis and loveless marriages. We discuss divorce and everything in between. We reveal what Bill Murray said to Scarlett Johansen at the end of the movie in the trivia section. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support