Departures
2008
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.
Director:
Yôjirô Takita
Writers:
Kundô Koyama
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 40 wins & 12 nominations total
Production:
Yôjirô Takita
Country:
Japan
