Everyone wants to be found

Rating: 9/10 (1 July 2020)

Francis Ford Coppola is one of the most recognized directors in the cinematographic field and it was to be expected that his daughter, Sofía Coppola, would follow the same path, although in her own way and with her own personal stamp, as demonstrated in 'Lost in translation'.
The film has a simple premise, two people lost in his life meet in Japan and a relationship arises between them.
It is admirable how Sofía Coppola instead of trying to imitate her father does the opposite, trying to differentiate herself from him. And it certainly succeeds, having a much more expressionist staging, with great attention to detail and a really beautiful composition of the shots. All these elements, part of a great direction, she uses to give depth to his protagonists, but always in a very organic and subtle way. Since the film more than represents a romantic relationship, it shows two lost souls who meet or see in the other a way to continue living.
Sofía Coppola's proposal hides an unexpected depth within the simplicity of the story and that makes it acquire a beauty beyond the obvious. This gives the film a special connection with the viewer, something that only a great filmmaker can achieve.