Departures
2008, Japanese. Directed by Yojiro Takita.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Yojiro TakitaDirector
- Masahiro MotokiDaigo Kobayashi
- Ryoko HirosueMika Kobayashi
- Tsutomu YamazakiIkuei Sasaki
- Kimiko YoYuriko Kamimura
- Tetta SugimotoYamashita
- Toru MinegishiYoshiki Kobayashi
- Tatsuo YamadaTogashi
- Yukiko TachibanaCast
- Yukari TachibanaRie Yamashita
- Genjitsu ShuCast
- Taro IshidaSonezaki
- Yukimi KoyanagiCast
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2008
- Original title
- おくりびと
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kundo Koyama
- Box office
- $70M
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What Departures is based on
Departures is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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Departures: quick answers
Is Departures worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 973 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Departures?
Departures runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Departures have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Departures. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Departures parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Departures is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Departures on?
Departures isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Departures?
If you liked Departures, try Like Father, Like Son, Still Walking, After Life.
Who directed Departures?
Departures (2008) was directed by Yojiro Takita and stars Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki.
What is Departures based on?
Departures is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.