Departures (おくりびと)

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Movie 2008 130 min

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.

What's inside

Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. 12 (BR)

Likely present: Romance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content

The unexpected career change and new profession suggest emotional and family themes.

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