The one factor within Lost in Translation which transformed the film into an arguable success was both the involvement of Bill Murray and the simplicity of the feature in terms of the story. This element is restored within the film Broken Flowers presenting again a very simple idea of the curiosity and perhaps an element of guilt upon the major character Don Johnston (Murray) when a mysterious letter arrives on his door step in and intriguing form of  a pink envelope and paper. The letter states that he has a 19 year old son to which Johnston has no recollection of, who has left home to perhaps travel in order to search for him. However the letter sent has both no signature stating who it is from nor has it a return address, which places doubts into Johnston’s mind as to the authenticity of the message for an old flame perhaps is engaging in mind games to engage in an act of revenge towards Johnston and his former bachelor ways. The story unfolds as he departs revisiting past lovers to seek the answer to the mysterious letter, with the help of the comical character living next door, Winston who takes a rather suspiciously considerable interest in the letter. The letter provides Johnston with more than just an element of worry or surprise but generates a slight form of hope to the characters dull and monotonous lifestyle engaging in numerous sessions of lying on his sofa alone watching television. Revisiting previous loved ones forces him to comprehend the wrong doings that he had situated upon them and the realisation of the considerable loneliness which surrounds him dawns. He is sent into a spiral of emotions as he begins to no longer want simply to see his son but now needs to, and as he recites a diminutive philosophy of life to a young man who may or may not be his son the realisation of his insignificance is understood, and how he may of let what is the most important thing in his life, be it his son or in fact the idea of having a son slip away, leaving him in his former state. This beautiful film will have its audience entertained throughout, with a marvellous cast and a soul touching experience.

written by Richard James Beaumont

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Plot Revealed In The Review:	Somewhat revealed
Best to watch with:	Spouse / Partner
Movie Genre:	No Comment
Best part in the movie:	Script