The narrative revolves around two individuals who are isolated from their mundane daily routines, yearning for companionship in an unfamiliar setting. Unexpectedly, they cross paths and instantly establish a profound connection that transforms their outlook on life, as well as on who they are and what they meant to be.

The concept in itself seems captivating on paper, but I have reservations regarding the execution supervised by the director, Sofia Coppola. Instead of delving deeper into the newly formed connection between the characters through meaningful conversations, the film predominantly feels like a promotional advertisement for Japan and its culture.

Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson portrayed their respective roles with utmost sincerity, and it is through their organic chemistry that I discovered the redeeming qualities of the storytelling. However, the script merely skimmed the surface of the script, subsequently failing to explore the concealed depths that could have made it truly thought-provoking.