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Departures
Film · 2008
Yojiro Takita
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Film 2008

Departures

Yojiro Takita2008
Director
Yojiro Takita
Year
2008
Region
Japan
This work has been selected for the Aravien index based on editorial review.
Synopsis

A cellist becomes a mortician. Death as ritual, dignity, and unexpected beauty.

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Editorial note
Carries after-hours forward while giving it a stronger film expression.
This work has been selected for the Aravien index based on editorial review.
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Why this work is here
A cellist becomes a mortician. Death as ritual, dignity, and unexpected beauty.
Selected for cultural longevity · regional significance · editorial selection · thematic depth
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