Departures is a tender story of about love and forgiveness as discovered by a young man, who takes on an unusual, but life-changing career in the funeral trade. The Oscar-winning foreign film gently portrays the dark and sensitive topics of death and grieving, with humor and grace. Originally titled "Okuribito", Departures was directed by Yojiro Takita and stars Masahiro Motoki.

Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film of the year.