# Departures (2008)

> A failed cellist finds unexpected dignity and emotional purpose preparing the dead for their final farewell.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10119

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Yojiro Takita
- Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kimiko Yo, Tetta Sugimoto, Toru Minegishi, Tatsuo Yamada, Yukiko Tachibana
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, sincere, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through life and death unfolds as a man discovers his true calling in an unexpected profession.

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