Bob Harris is an American film actor, far past his prime. He visits Tokyo to appear in commercials, and he meets Charlotte, the young wife of a visiting photographer. Bored and weary, Bob and Charlotte make ideal if improbable traveling companions. Charlotte is looking for "her place in life," and Bob is tolerating a mediocre stateside marriage. Both separately and together, they live the experience of the American in Tokyo. Bob and Charlotte suffer both confusion and hilarity due to the cultural and language differences between themselves and the Japanese. As the relationship between Bob and Charlotte deepens, they come to the realization that their visits to Japan, and one another, must soon end. Or must they?
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In 1999, Bill Murray replaced his talent agency with an automated voice mailbox that can be reached with an 800 number he gives out sparingly. Sofia Coppola reportedly left hundreds of messages on Murray's mailbox before he finally called back to discuss her offer to cast him as the star.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When John is about to go away, getting his jacket and approaching Charlotte who is on the bed, his hair is dishevelled. In the next shot (from the side) his hair is smooth. Then again dishevelled when he's at the doorway.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Ms. Kawasaki:
Welcome to Tokyo. Bob:
Thank you very much. Ms. Kawasaki:
My name is Kawasaki. Nice to meet you. Bob:
I've heard of you. Thank you. See more »
Crazy Credits
At the end of the closing credits, a Japanese woman waves to the camera.
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