Departures (DVD) + Slipcover

Condition: Brand New 
Region Code: All Regions
DVD Release Year: 2008
Original Air Year: 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Sound Quality: Dolby Digital 5.1
Running Time: 130 minutes
Synopsis: Departures is a poignant Japanese drama about Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki), a cellist who, after losing his job, returns to his hometown and unexpectedly finds work as a "nokanshi," a funeral professional who prepares the dead for burial in traditional ceremonies. As Daigo grapples with societal stigma and personal doubts, he discovers the profound meaning and beauty of life and death. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009.
Genre: Drama
Actors: Masahiro Motoki, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ryoko Hirosue
Director: Yojiro Takita
Special Features: Behind-the-scenes featurettes, Director’s commentary
Subtitles: English
English Captions: Yes
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles)
Video Format: NTSC
Distributor: Pongsaap
UPC: 8852635143308