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The Departure

2017 · 87 min · Director: Lana Wilson

The Departure (2017) is a documentary drama, directed by Lana Wilson. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

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What The Departure Is About

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?

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What is The Departure about?

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.

Where can I watch The Departure?

The Departure is available to watch on digital platforms such as Chai Flicks, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Departure?

The Departure runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).

When did The Departure come out?

The Departure was released in 2017.

Who directed The Departure?

The Departure was directed by Lana Wilson.

What is The Departure's rating?

The Departure holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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