The Departure

2017 1h 27m JA

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 12

Documentary

Synopsis

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An intimate character study of the complex figure Ittetsu Nemoto, an aimless and rebellious former punk rocker-turned-Buddhist priest. He is renowned in Japan for saving the lives of countless suicidal men and women through his wise and compassionate counsel. But Nemoto is now approaching middle-age with a wife and young boy of his own, when he learns his life is at risk from heart disease, compounded by the heavy emotional workload of supporting those who no longer want to live. When saving others takes such a toll, can he find the resiliency to save himself?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lana Wilson
Writers: Lana Wilson
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6509432 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lana Wilson directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5IMDB entry: tt6509432 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.