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Departures

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: 7.846/10 (868 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: 3.849
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Masahiro Motoki

Masahiro Motoki

as Daigo Kobayashi

Ryoko Hirosue

Ryoko Hirosue

as Mika Kobayashi

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Tsutomu Yamazaki

as Ikuei Sasaki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

as Tsuyako Yamashita

Kimiko Yo

Kimiko Yo

as Yuriko Kamimura

Takashi Sasano

Takashi Sasano

as Shokichi Hirata

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

as Yamashita

Toru Minegishi

Toru Minegishi

as Yoshiki Kobayashi

Tatsuo Yamada

Tatsuo Yamada

as Togashi

Yukari Tachibana

Yukari Tachibana

as Rie Yamashita

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Trailers & Clips

Departures (2008) HD Trailer

External Links

Keywords

dying and deathfuneraloctopuscoffincellomusicalbased on memoir or autobiographyodd jobyamagata

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 7.846/10 based on 868 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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