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Departures (Japanese: おくりびと, Hepburn: Okuribito; "one who sends off") is a 2008 Japanese drama film directed by Yōjirō Takita and starring Masahiro Motoki, Ryōko Hirosue, and Tsutomu Yamazaki. The film follows a young man who returns to his hometown after a failed career as a cellist and stumbles across work as a nōkanshi—a traditional Japanese ritual mortician. He is subjected to prejudice from those around him, including from his wife, because of strong social taboos against people who deal with death. Eventually he repairs these interpersonal connections through the beauty and dignity of his work.

Departures: questions and answers

Is Departures on Netflix?
No. Departures is not on Netflix in the United States.
Where can I stream Departures?
Departures is not on a streaming subscription in the United States right now.
Can I rent or buy Departures?
Yes. You can rent or buy Departures on Amazon Video and Apple TV in the United States.

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