July 2025 | Film & TV
Sometimes the biggest feelings get lost in the smallest moments.
Heart Eyes 2: Lost in Translation takes romance abroad in this sequel filled with accidental reunions, emotional jet lag, and the awkward beauty of second chances. Set in the neon heart of Tokyo, the film explores what happens when love doesn’t speak the same language — literally or figuratively.
Plot Summary: One City, Two Broken Hearts
They weren’t supposed to see each other again.
Especially not halfway across the world.
When two exes cross paths during separate rebound getaways in Tokyo, the city’s buzzing chaos mirrors their emotional mess. From karaoke confessions to vending machine misunderstandings, their journey becomes less about escape — and more about what they left unresolved.
Add in an overly honest best friend, cultural confusion, and a few sake-fueled realizations, and you’ve got a rom-com that’s just as heartfelt as it is hilarious.
New Lead Cast: Lost, But Not Alone
Sydney Sweeney stars as the impulsive, adventurous ex still nursing a bruised heart and pretending she’s totally over it.
Simu Liu plays the surprisingly charming “chance encounter” who might be more than just a vacation fling — or is he?
Saoirse Ronan brings deadpan brilliance to the loyal best friend trying (and failing) to stay out of the emotional wreckage while also accidentally making everything worse.
Themes to Watch For
Love, Re-Translated
Second chances rarely come easy — especially with a language barrier.
Tokyo as a Mood
The city’s vibrant backdrop adds both magic and mayhem to every interaction.
Comedy of Confusion
Sometimes the wrong words lead to the right person.
Why This Film Clicks
Heart Eyes 2: Lost in Translation leans into the awkward, imperfect, and accidental parts of love — the parts that often get missed in movies. With real chemistry, beautifully cinematic Tokyo streets, and a script full of heart and hilarity, it’s the rare sequel that feels even more personal than the first.
Love doesn’t always need the right words.
Just the right person.