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Lost for Words (2013): Ratings & Plot

Lost for Words (2013) movie poster

Lost for Words is a 2013 romantic drama directed by Stanley J. Orzel. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Metascore
48
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Lost for Words (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Stanley J. Orzel
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lost for Words About?

The premise of Lost for Words without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Amidst the bustling streets of Hong Kong, a Marine and a ballerina from Beijing unexpectedly meet, igniting a tender romance that bridges their different backgrounds. Their connection deepens as they grapple with personal histories and face an ambiguous future, finding solace and strength in their shared vulnerability.

Lost for Words Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • love
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Crew

The Director of Lost for Words

Directed by Stanley J. Orzel.

From the director

More from Stanley J. Orzel

One more film directed by Stanley J. Orzel: Four Assassins.

Full filmography
Ratings

Lost for Words Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Lost for Words 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

Lost for Words Plot Summary

What happens in Lost for Words from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Amidst the bustling cityscape of Hong Kong, we meet Anna Zhou, portrayed by Grace Huang, a talented dancer hailing from Beijing. Anna is on a mission to establish her name in the world of modern ballet, having trained at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy. Unlike her best friend, Mei Mei, played by Joman Chiang, Anna is particularly cautious in matters of the heart and has made a vow of chastity, focusing solely on her artistic aspirations.

Full summary

The whole story of Lost for Words, scene by scene

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Videos

Lost for Words Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Lost for Words.

"Fate" - Lost for Words Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lost for Words?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Lost for Words

10 cars on screen, including the 1993 Leyland Olympian 12M and the 2002 Toyota Alphard.

All 10 cars
  • 1993 Leyland Olympian 12M in Lost for Words 1993 Leyland Olympian 12M Minor role
  • 2002 Toyota Alphard in Lost for Words 2002 Toyota Alphard Minor role
  • 2008 Toyota Alphard in Lost for Words 2008 Toyota Alphard Minor role
  • 2000 Toyota Crown Comfort in Lost for Words 2000 Toyota Crown Comfort Minor role
Details

Lost for Words Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pursuit of Love” and “爱你却难开口”.

Also known as
  • Pursuit of Love
  • 爱你却难开口

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FAQ

Lost for Words FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lost for Words, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lost for Words?

Lost for Words runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Lost for Words released?

Lost for Words was released on October 18, 2013.

Who directed Lost for Words?

Lost for Words was directed by Stanley J. Orzel.

More films by Stanley J. Orzel

How is Lost for Words rated?

Lost for Words has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.

Does Lost for Words have a post-credit scene?

No. Lost for Words has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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