Departures_2008_hd_-_altadefinizione01 May 2026

: A central plot point involves Daigo’s resentment toward his estranged father, eventually finding closure through his professional skills.

: The film explores the elaborate Japanese ritual of encoffining ( nōkan ), portraying it as an act of profound respect and "sending off" rather than something morbid. Departures_2008_HD_-_Altadefinizione01

: Daigo initially hides his profession because of strong Japanese taboos against those who handle the dead, facing prejudice even from his wife, Mika. : A central plot point involves Daigo’s resentment