Departures

Departures

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Average of 459 ratings: 4.0 Stars

2008 M Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.

After Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki) loses his job as a cellist, he feels lost. Daigo returns to his hometown in search of work, and a job ad leads him to work at a funeral home. While those around him shun his new career, Daigo finds solace and direction in his work. This thought-provoking look at life and death was Japan's submission for the Oscars in 2008.

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Duration
131 minutes

DVD details

Screen Format
Anamorphic Widescreen
Zone
4
Subtitles
English
Audio
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0

22 Member Reviews Write a review

5 by Pauapatty

Loved this movie, made me laugh, made me cry. It was great

5 by Red Gold

This a beautiful film, and while some of the elements were a touch predictable by the end, they were still deeply satisfying.

He's playing his cello on the cover of the DVD, but that is a very... Read more

4 by JET

An amazing movie,very moving and starkly shows the difference between cultures on their attitude towards respect for the dead.

5 by qofd

This movie was everything a good movie should be. It was deeply moving, there were many tears but it was also a story of hope and there is nothing more beautiful than the sound of a cello.

5 by pixie99

A beautiful and sensitive movie. My partner and I were both very moved by it - several times to tears!

4.5 by Catflappo

Fascinating movie - oddly serene and relaxing. Interesting subject matter which is treated carefully and with great dignity, but has the occasional lighter moment too. Beautifully done all round.

4 by Cogito

Unique take on a ritual of Japanese culture not easily translatable into the western world. Must watch.

5 by bante

we enjoyed this movie. An interesting insight into how the Japanese manage the funeral process. it was sad , happy, moving. I would recommend seeing this.

5 by E&M

We enjoyed this film so much. I am at a loss for words really. I have just read all the previous reviews, and I can only say I agree with all of them. This film is a must see, and I would watch it over and over again. Just stunning!

4.5 by Josephe

This movie was not what I expected at all, it was better. I laughed and I cried, in fact we both felt very moved several times. I would thoroughly recommend this movie on so many levels, very inspiring... Read more