Departures

(87)

Drama

2008

130 min

PG-13

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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"Death is necessary without it their would be no life. Thank the people that deal with death because they see life as well. Also the way the protagonist got closure with a certain family member was brilliant. Would watch again. "

Kweku Ananse Haki

"Elegant, ornate, and compassionate... the process of encoffining is as lush and melancholy as a cello song. Departures is often soft dialog and quiet scene, displaying death as a normal process of life -- and grief, its unwanted shadow. Never knew such a beautiful ritual existed."

Marcus

"this film will be one of the best films you’ve ever seen in your life. it’s one of mine. "

Dot Hachey

"So moving! "

Abby Brummer

"Watched this when it was in theaters and when I went to Costco after the movie I broke down into tears while in line to buy a pizza. A truly moving film that will stick with you for years in the best possible way. I’ve seen many movies and this will always be among the best. "