Departures
"The gift of last memories."
Originally released in 2008. Departures is a drama film. directed by Yojiro Takita. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, and Kimiko Yo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (892 votes)
Box Office
$69.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $69,932,387
Production Companies
- TBS
- Amuse Soft Entertainment
- MBS
- Sedic
- Shogakukan
- TBS Radio
- Shochiku
- dentsu
- The Asahi Shimbun
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Departures about?
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’...
Who directed Departures?
Departures was directed by Yojiro Takita.
How long is Departures?
Departures has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Departures released?
Departures was released on September 13, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Departures?
The main cast of Departures includes Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Kimiko Yo, Tetta Sugimoto, Toru Minegishi.
Is Departures worth watching?
Departures has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 892 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.