Departure
Originally released in 2016. Departure is a drama/romance film. directed by Andrew Steggall.
Starring Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther, and Phénix Brossard
Synopsis
An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexuality and an increasing alienation from his mother, Beatrice. She in turn is confronted by the realisation that her marriage to his father, Philip, has grown loveless and the life she knows is coming to an end. When an enigmatic local teenager, Clément, quietly enters their lives, both mother and son are compelled to confront their desires and, finally, each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (109 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Motion Group Pictures
- BFI
- Amaro Films
- Connectic Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Departure about?
An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexuality and an incre...
Who directed Departure?
Departure was directed by Andrew Steggall.
How long is Departure?
Departure has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Departure released?
Departure was released on May 20, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Departure?
The main cast of Departure includes Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther, Phénix Brossard, Finbar Lynch, Niamh Cusack.
Is Departure worth watching?
Departure has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.