Departures(2008)
おくりびと
The gift of last memories.
Departures Synopsis
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.
Departures (2008) is a drama film directed by Yojiro Takita, released on September 13, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Kimiko Yo. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 958 ratings.
- Director:
- Yojiro Takita
- Writers:
- Kundo Koyama
- Producers:
- Toshiaki Nakazawa, Ichirô Nobukuni, Toshihisa Watai
- Cinematographer:
- Takeshi Hamada
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS Radio, Shochiku, dentsu, The Asahi Shimbun
- Revenue:
- $69,932,387
- Status:
- Released
Departures (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Departures before you stream it.
Departures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masahiro Motoki
as Daigo Kobayashi
Ryoko Hirosue
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
Yukari Tachibana
as Rie Yamashita
- Genjitsu Shu
Genjitsu Shu
Taro Ishida
as Sonezaki
Yukimi Koyanagi
Key crew
Directed by Yojiro Takita, written by Kundo Koyama, produced by Toshiaki Nakazawa, Ichirô Nobukuni and Toshihisa Watai.
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Departures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 958 ratings.
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Departures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Departures online?
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Departures (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Departures?
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The main cast of Departures (2008) includes Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kimiko Yo and Tetta Sugimoto. The film was directed by Yojiro Takita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Departures released?
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Departures was released on September 13, 2008 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Departures worth watching?
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Departures (2008) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 958 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Departures?
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Yes. The official Departures trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.