Departures (2008)
Movie 2h 10m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Departures is a drama movie from 2008. It is directed by Yojiro Takita. The cast includes Tatsuo Yamada, Tetta Sugimoto and Ryoko Hirosue. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Yojiro TakitaDirector
- Tatsuo Yamadaas Togashi
- Tetta Sugimotoas Yamashita
- Ryoko Hirosueas Mika Kobayashi
- Takashi Sasanoas Shokichi Hirata
- Kazuko Yoshiyukias Tsuyako Yamashita
- Kimiko Yoas Yuriko Kamimura
- Tsutomu Yamazakias Ikuei Sasaki
- Taro Ishidaas Sonezaki
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Questions about Departures
- What genre is Departures?
- Departures is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Departures?
- Tatsuo Yamada, Tetta Sugimoto, Ryoko Hirosue, Takashi Sasano, Kazuko Yoshiyuki appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Departures?
- Yojiro Takita directed Departures.
- How long is Departures?
- Departures runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- Is Departures worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Departures?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
