Though this film is about the preparation of corpses for cremation, it is in no way morbid. What it is is a touching, wonderful film that is worthy of the Best Foreign Film Oscar it received.
This review of Departures (2008) was written by Stang on 08 Jun 2009.
Departures has generally received very positive reviews.
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