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Departures

PG-13
Movie
2008
2h 10m
Japanese
Drama
Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.
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Masahiro Motoki
Daigo Kobayashi
Ryoko Hirosue
Mika Kobayashi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Ikuei Sasaki
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Tsuyako Yamashita
Kimiko Yo
Yuriko Kamimura
Takashi Sasano
Shokichi Hirata
Toru Minegishi
Yoshiki Kobayashi
Tar Ishida
Sonezaki
Sanae Miyata
Naomi Togashi
Ryosuke Otani
Tomeo's Father
Directed By: Yojiro Takita
Written By: Kundo Koyama (Screenplay)

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midna says...
2 years ago
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went into this movie knowing barely anything about it and to be honest it was nice, Joe Hisaishi's music never fails, such a beautiful score
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AdamMorgan says...
3 years ago
When was the last time that you saw a movie whose lead was an undertaker? This movie is an absolute treasure. I love how the movie didn't need to beat you over the head with dialog. The movie asks for the audience to be patient and the reward is a most beautiful film. One side note - I think the Japanese tradition shown in the film is far more personal than what is done in the west. Also, see our Roger Ebert's review for this movie if you can. follow me at https://IHATEBadMovies or facebook I HATEBadMovies
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9/10  7 months ago
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