Departures
2008
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
September 13, 2008
Director
Yojiro Takita
Runtime
2h 10m
Cast
Masahiro MotokiRyoko HirosueTsutomu YamazakiKazuko YoshiyukiKimiko YoTakashi SasanoTetta SugimotoToru MinegishiTatsuo YamadaYukari Tachibana
Production
TBSAmuse Soft EntertainmentMBSSedicShogakukanTBS RadioShochikudentsuThe Asahi Shimbun
Genres
Drama