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DEPARTURES [OKURIBITO]
by Yojiro Takita Japan 2008 35 mm 131 min. OV Germ. ST

Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film!

A symphony orchestra in Tokyo disbands, leaving Daigo suddenly unemployed. With his wife in tow, he moves back to his home town. Spotting a "Help Wanted" ad featuring the word "departures", he is excited about the prospect of trying a new career in the travel industry. The company owner Sasaki hires him on the spot. Daigo finally ventures to ask what is involved, exactly, and is stunned to learn what he has gotten himself into: the ceremonial "encoffination" of corpses prior to cremation. Sasaki urges him to take the job, proffering large amounts of cash. Too embarrassed to tell his wife, Daigo vainly tries to keep his new life secret.

A story of love and of revelation, DEPARTURES will linger in your heart and mind long after viewing.

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