Departures

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Leaburn O @RT35452347 Aug 2, 2026 Slow in that typically Japanese style but also full of contrived emotional scenes, with manipulative cello scores to render real emotion that isn’t really there. Neat to see the funerary methods but otherwise felt this was wildly overrated. Watched on DVD. See more Daniel O @RT03386531 Jul 22, 2026 Best movie from Japan and great that got the Oscar for best picture See more adrian R @RT11297990 Jun 22, 2026 Great movie, at times a bit predictable and with over-the-top reactions from the characters but it is based in a different culture. A very warm and endearing story depicts a very relatable story of a young man failing to achieve his goals and dreams and has to settle for a new life and the struggles of having to start over. I loved the way it makes us understand how death is as common as life and it approaches the subject with the utmost respect. See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Apr 23, 2026 I couldn't get into this one like I wanted too, yes it is charming but I also feel like there is a bit too much melodrama for my taste, certain characters reactions at things feel cartoon like at times, I wanted to like it more than I did. See more John L @RT48549045 Sep 8, 2025 This is a beautifully crafted motion picture about the sacredness of death rituals. These rituals include the preparation of the body of the deceased and a profound focus on the family connections to the deceased. Its is meditative and, I think, will give the viewer a different (and much more fulfilling) understanding of death. See more Daniel C. M @RT91944882 Aug 25, 2025 A very beautiful movie, both in appearance and in it's contents. Great sound design and direction makes for very atmospheric and meaningful shots, coupled with the amazing story with great and eternal themes, this is one of the best Japanese movies ever made. See more Read all reviews

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