Departures
The gift of last memories.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: おくりびと
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2008-09-13
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 7.838/10 (848 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $69,932,387
- Production Companies: TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS Radio, Shochiku, dentsu, The Asahi Shimbun
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.5602
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Masahiro Motoki
as Daigo Kobayashi
Ryoko Hirosue
as Mika Kobayashi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Ikuei Sasaki
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
as Tsuyako Yamashita
Kimiko Yo
as Yuriko Kamimura
Takashi Sasano
as Shokichi Hirata
Tetta Sugimoto
as Yamashita
Toru Minegishi
as Yoshiki Kobayashi
Tatsuo Yamada
as Togashi
Yukari Tachibana
as Rie Yamashita
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Departures (2008) HD Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Departures?▼
Departures is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2008-09-13.
Who are the main actors in Departures?▼
The main cast includes Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Kimiko Yo, .
Where can I watch Departures online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Departures is available.
Is Departures based on a true story?▼
The gift of last memories.
What is the IMDb rating of Departures?▼
Departures has an IMDb rating of 7.838/10 based on 848 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Departures?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $69,932,387 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Departures?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS Radio, Shochiku, dentsu, The Asahi Shimbun. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Departures filmed?▼
Departures was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Departures?▼
The total runtime of Departures is 130 minutes.
Is Departures suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Departures?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Departures.
Does Departures have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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