おくりびと
- 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.
Departures is a 2008 Japanese drama film following Daigo, a cellist who loses his orchestra job and returns to his hometown. When he mistakenly accepts a position as an undertaker's assistant, he discovers an unexpected calling that transforms his understanding of life and death.
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Masahiro MotokiDaigo Kobayashi
Hirosue RyokoMika Kobayashi
Tsutomu YamazakiIkuei Sasaki
Kimiko YoYuriko Kamimura
Tetta SugimotoYamashita
Toru MinegishiYoshiki Kobayashi
Tatsuo YamadaTogashi
Yukiko Tachibana
Yukari TachibanaRie Yamashita- Genjitsu Shu
Taro IshidaSonezaki
Yukimi Koyanagi
Hiroyuki Kishi
Sanae MiyataNaomi Togashi
Ryosuke OtaniTomeo's Father
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When was Departures released?
Departures premiered on September 13, 2008.
What is Departures about?
The film follows Daigo, a cellist who is laid off and moves back to his small hometown with his wife. After mistakenly applying for a job at a travel agency, he instead becomes an undertaker's assistant, leading to a transformative journey.
What genre is Departures?
Departures is a drama film that explores themes of life, death, and personal transformation.
Is Departures still available to watch?
Yes, Departures has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though availability varies by region.
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