Departures

Departures

20082hr 10min
critics rating 80%80%
audience rating 92%92%

In a symphony of unexpected turns, "Departures" takes you on a poignant journey through life, death, and the beautiful melodies that intertwine them. Daigo, a talented cellist whose life hits a sour note when he loses his job, finds himself in a small town where the rhythm of existence beats to a different tune. What starts as a simple job interview soon crescendos into a soul-stirring exploration of love, loss, and the art of saying goodbye.

As Daigo delves deeper into the delicate dance of preparing the departed for their final voyage, he discovers a harmony in the rituals of death that resonates with his own longing for closure and redemption. With each tender touch and heartfelt melody, he learns that sometimes, the most profound symphonies are composed in the quiet moments between life and death. "Departures" is not just a film – it's a symphony of the human experience, waiting to be heard and felt in every heartbeat.

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Cast

Ryoko Hirosue

Mika Kobayashi

Ryoko Hirosue

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Ikuei Sasaki

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Kimiko Yo

Yuriko Kamimura

Kimiko Yo

Takashi Sasano

Shokichi Hirata

Takashi Sasano

Toru Minegishi

Yoshiki Kobayashi

Toru Minegishi

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Tsuyako Yamashita

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Tetta Sugimoto

Yamashita

Tetta Sugimoto

Masahiro Motoki

Daigo Kobayashi

Masahiro Motoki

Tarō Ishida

Sonezaki

Tarō Ishida

Sanae Miyata

Naomi Togashi

Sanae Miyata

Tatsuo Yamada

Yukari Tachibana

Rie Yamashita

Yukari Tachibana

Ryosuke Otani

Tomeo's Father

Ryosuke Otani