Departures
The gift of last memories.
Release Date: 2008-09-13
Runtime: 130 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
130 minutes
Release Date
2008-09-13
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$69,932,387
Production Companies
TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS Radio, Shochiku, dentsu, The Asahi Shimbun,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Year:
2009
Status:
🏆 Won
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What is the runtime of the Departures ?
The movie is approximately 130 minutes long.
What is the Departures's release date?
2008-09-13 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Departures?
The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Departures?
The movie was directed by
What is the Departures's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did Departures movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $69,932,387 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Departures movie?
Major production companies include TBS Amuse Soft Entertainment MBS Sedic Shogakukan TBS Radio Shochiku dentsu The Asahi Shimbun .
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