Departures
おくりびと
“The gift of last memories.”
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About
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.
Cast
Masahiro Motoki
as Daigo Kobayashi
Hirosue Ryoko
as Mika Kobayashi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Ikuei Sasaki
Kimiko Yo
as Yuriko Kamimura
Tetta Sugimoto
as Yamashita
Toru Minegishi
as Yoshiki Kobayashi
Tatsuo Yamada
as Togashi
Yukiko Tachibana
as
Yukari Tachibana
as Rie Yamashita
Genjitsu Shu
as
Taro Ishida
as Sonezaki
Yukimi Koyanagi
as
Hiroyuki Kishi
as
Sanae Miyata
as Naomi Togashi
Ryosuke Otani
as Tomeo's Father
Mitsuyo Hoshino
as Kazuko Kobayashi
Tarō Suwa
as
Tatsuhito Okuda
as
Rin Uchida
as Young Daigo
Ryoichi Suzuki
as
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About 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. Running 130 minutes.
Departures Cast and Characters
The cast features Masahiro Motoki (as Daigo Kobayashi), Hirosue Ryoko (as Mika Kobayashi), Tsutomu Yamazaki (as Ikuei Sasaki), Kimiko Yo (as Yuriko Kamimura), and Tetta Sugimoto (as Yamashita). Their performances are a major reason Departures has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Departures keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Departures online for free?
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How long is Departures?
Departures runs for 130 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is Departures good? What's the rating?
Departures holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 929 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Departures?
The main cast includes Masahiro Motoki, Hirosue Ryoko, Tsutomu Yamazaki, and Kimiko Yo, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Departures available in Japanese?
Yes — Departures was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Departures released?
Departures was released in 2008.
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Where can I watch Departures for free?
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What is Departures about?
Departures is a Drama film. 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.
When was Departures released?
Departures was released on September 13, 2008. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. The film was produced by TBS.
Who stars in Departures?
Departures stars Masahiro Motoki, Hirosue Ryoko, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Kimiko Yo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Departures available in HD?
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