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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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Cast
dying and death
funeral
octopus
coffin
cello
musical
based on memoir or autobiography
odd job
yamagata
hopeful
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Questions about Departures
How long is Departures?
Departures has a runtime of 2h 10m (2 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed Departures?
Departures was directed by Yojiro Takita and released in 2008.
What genre is Departures?
Departures is a Drama film (2008).
Who stars in Departures?
The cast of Departures includes Masahiro Motoki, Hirosue Ryoko, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kimiko Yo, Tetta Sugimoto.
What is the TMDB rating for Departures?
Departures has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 935 votes.
