★ 7.3
The Castle of Sand
1974
MOVIE INFORMATION
Departures
“The gift of last memories.”
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.
Release date
2008-09-13
Director
Yojiro Takita
Language
JA
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STORY
Movie Overview
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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Our Review
Departures is a drama released in 2008. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Yojiro Takita.
With a runtime of 130 minutes, Departures offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its drama style.
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