Departures

Soon after buying an expensive cello, Daigo learns that his orchestra is disbanding. He moves back to his hometown with his wife, where he answers an ad for what Daigo thinks is a travel agency but is, in actuality, a mortuary.

Director

Yôjirô Takita

Writer

Kundô Koyama

Released

19 Jun 2009

Country

Japan

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 40 wins & 12 nominations total