Sofia Coppola's 2003 film about a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) and an aging movie star (Bill Murray) forming a connection in Tokyo, also features Giovanni Ribisi as a committed young director.

Many figured that the frustrated Coppola was making a sly point about her dissolving marriage to Spike, but she has always denied this.

"I can see that, but he's not Spike," she told EW when asked about the remarkable similarities.

"There are elements from my life but that character is ridiculous and I meant it to be a comical character.

"Like any writer, you take things from your life, but then make stuff up."