Lost in Translation Soundtrack (

Lost in Translation Soundtrack (2003) cover

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Rating: 7.70/10 from 485000 votes
Tags: american in tokyo, language barrier
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Lost in Translation
Title in Italiano:

Lost in Translation - L'amore tradotto
Title in Português:

O Amor É um Lugar Estranho

Synopsis

Lost in Translation

Middle-aged American movie star Bob Harris is in Tokyo to film a personal endorsement Suntory whiskey ad solely for the Japanese market. He is past his movie star prime, but his name and image still have enough cachet for him to have gotten this lucrative $2 million job. He has an unsatisfying home life where his wife Lydia follows him wherever he goes - in the form of messages and faxes - for him to deal with the minutiae of their everyday lives, while she stays at home to look after their kids.

Staying at the same upscale hotel is fellow American, twenty-something recent Yale Philosophy graduate Charlotte, her husband John, an entertainment still photographer, who is on assignment in Japan. As such, she is largely left to her own devices in the city, especially when his job takes him out of Tokyo.

Both Bob and Charlotte are feeling lost by their current situations, which are not helped by the cultural barriers they feel in Tokyo, those cultural barriers extending far beyond just not knowing the language. After a few chance encounters in the hotel, they end up spending much of their time hanging out together, each helping the other deal with their feelings of loss in their current lives.

The friendship that develops between the two, which is not always a bumpy-free one, may be just for this specific place and time, but it may also have long lasting implications.

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Play Title Artist
Lost in Translation
Brass in Pocket
Chrissie Hynde: Writer
Scarlett Johansson: Performer
Fuck the Pain Away
Peaches: Writer
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding
Nick Lowe: Writer
Bill Murray: Performer
More Than This
Bryan Ferry: Writer
Bill Murray: Performer
So Into You
Girls
Too Young
Minuetto
God Save the Queen
The Thrill Is Gone
Fantino
Torn Into
Scarborough Fair/Canticle
Kaze wo atsumete
Blue Atmosphere
Sometimes
Love Gun
Muyu
Nobody Does It Better
You Stepped Out of a Dream
Alone in Kyoto
Tommib
Midnight at the Oasis
The State We're In
She Gets Around
Just Like Honey
Feeling I Get
La Dolce Vita
Tomei Tengu BGM
On The Subway
Fantaisie Impromptu in C sharp minor, Opus 66
Intro / Tokyo (Kevin Shields)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
City Girl (Kevin Shields)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Fantino (Sebastien Tellier)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Tommib (Squarepusher)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Girls (Death In Vegas)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Goodbye (Kevin Shields)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Too Young (Phoenix)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Kaze Wo Atsumete (The Happy End)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
On The Subway (Brian Reitzell & Roger J. Manning Jr.)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Ikebana (Kevin Shields)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Sometimes (My Bloody Valentine)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Alone In Kyoto (Air)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Shibuya (Brian Reitzell & Roger J. Manning Jr.)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Are You Awake? (Kevin Shields)
Brian Reitzell: Performer
Just Like Honey / More Than This (Hidden Track) (The Jesus And Mary Chain)
Brian Reitzell: Performer

User reviews

Deborah Clark
9/10

One of the standout aspects of the soundtrack is how it seamlessly blends Western and Japanese music, mirroring the cultural clash and fusion experienced by the characters. This musical fusion not only enhances the film's themes of alienation and connection but also serves as a bridge between different worlds, much like Bob and Charlotte's unlikely friendship.

Betty Parker
7/10

The music enhances the atmosphere of isolation and introspection that Bob and Charlotte experience in Tokyo, immersing the audience in their feelings of disconnection and longing.

Ashley Martin
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Lost in Translation is a masterful composition that elevates the emotional impact of the film, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Charles Davis
9/10

The soundtrack of Lost in Translation is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the film's characters. The music enhances the sense of loneliness and connection felt by Bob and Charlotte, adding an extra layer of poignancy to their story.

Jennifer Smith
7/10

The subtle incorporation of traditional Japanese instruments in some of the songs adds a layer of cultural richness and depth to the soundtrack, reflecting the characters' immersion in a foreign environment.

Margaret Wright
6/10

I found the soundtrack of Lost in Translation to be a perfect complement to the film's introspective and melancholic tone. The music truly captured the sense of isolation and longing that Bob and Charlotte were experiencing in Tokyo.

Mark Martin
8/10

The tracks chosen for the film evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, resonating with the themes of fleeting connections and missed opportunities that Bob and Charlotte grapple with.

Michelle Martin
1/10

The soundtrack of Lost in Translation felt uninspired and lacked emotional depth, failing to enhance the overall mood of the film.

Amanda Perez
5/10

Overall, I found the soundtrack of Lost in Translation to be a standout element of the film, enhancing the storytelling and deepening the audience's emotional connection to the characters. The music was a vital component in conveying the sense of alienation and emotional complexity that defined Bob and Charlotte's experiences in Tokyo.

Joseph Moore
7/10

The soundtrack of Lost in Translation is a mesmerizing blend of dreamy and melancholic melodies that perfectly capture the emotional depth of the film.

James Gonzalez
6/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack were particularly evocative, creating a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness that resonated with the themes of fleeting connections and missed opportunities portrayed in the movie. The music seemed to speak to the characters' unspoken emotions.

Matthew Jackson
10/10

The choice of songs in the soundtrack is eclectic and diverse, reflecting the multicultural setting of Tokyo and the characters' inner struggles. From dreamy shoegaze tracks to atmospheric electronic beats, each song creates a unique atmosphere that draws the audience into the characters' world.

Mark Anderson
7/10

The use of ambient sounds and electronic beats creates a sense of modernity and urban alienation, mirroring the characters' inner turmoil and existential crises.

Susan Jones
6/10

I appreciated how the soundtrack featured a mix of dreamy shoegaze tracks, electronic beats, and ambient sounds, reflecting the eclectic nature of Tokyo and the characters' internal struggles. It felt like the music was a character in itself, shaping the mood of the film.

Steven Davis
2/10

The music choices seemed disconnected from the characters' emotions and struggles, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story and relate to their experiences.

Karen Carter
6/10

The subtle and atmospheric melodies in the soundtrack added a layer of emotional depth to the on-screen interactions between Bob and Charlotte. The music seemed to enhance the unspoken connection between the two characters.