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Critic Phil De Semlyen
rated 10

Heart-warming, funny, wise and profound. Not to be missed.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

This film is not a stylistic breakthrough or a bold artistic statement. But it is rare because it is so well-made.

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Critic Mia Brygger
rated 7

...opskriften på at lade fortiden hvile, og uforbeholdent komme videre i tilværelsen.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Michael Thomsen
rated 7

Lidt sentimentalt japansk drama, men værd at se.

2 years ago
Critic Fredrik Adolvsson
rated 10

...den där cellon, i montaget mot slutet, höll på att spela sönder mitt hjärta.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Yojiro Takita
Director
Takashi Sasano
As Shokichi Hirata
Kimiko Yo
As Yuriko Kamimura
Tetta Sugimoto
As Yamashita
Ryoko Hirosue
As Mika Kobayashi
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
As Tsuyako Yamashita
Tsutomu Yamazaki
As Ikuei Sasaki

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Departures is a heartwarming and humorous drama that follows the journey of Daigo Kobayashi, a talented cellist who loses his job when his orchestra is disbanded. After moving back to his hometown with his wife, Daigo unexpectedly finds work as an encoffineer, preparing the deceased for their final farewell. Through his new profession, Daigo discovers the beauty of life and death, learning to cherish every moment and connect with the people around him. With its rich characters and poignant storytelling, Departures is a film that will leave you smiling and reflection on the importance of life's journey.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Departures include The Ron Clark Story, The Help, Something the Lord Made, There Will Be Blood, Half Nelson, Moneyball.

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Departures was released in theaters on September 13, 2008.