Departures
Original title: おくりびと
“The gift of last memories.”
7.8/ 10IMDb8.0953
20082h 10mPG-13
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Yojiro Takita
- Writer
- Kundo Koyama
- Producers
- Yasuhiro Mase, Toshiaki Nakazawa, Ichirô Nobukuni, Toshihisa Watai
- Production
- TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan
Frequently asked questions
What is Departures rated?
Departures has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 953 votes.
Who directed Departures?
Departures was directed by Yojiro Takita.
When was Departures released?
Departures was released in 2008.
