Departures

The film follows a young man who returns to his hometown after a failed career as a cellist and stumbles across work as a nōkanshi—a traditional Japanese ritual mortician. He is subjected to prejudice from those around him, including from his wife, because of strong social taboos against people who deal with death. Eventually he earns their respect and learns the importance of interpersonal connections through the beauty and dignity of his work.

Added: 2021-06-26 04:42:57

Release: 2008

Duration: 130 min

actors: Masahiro Motoki,Ryôko Hirosue,Tsutomu Yamazaki

Genres: Musical, Drama

IMDB: 8.1