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Departures
Japan, 2008, 131 min.
A failed cellist connects with his inner undertaker, his rural hometown and his newly deceased father in this tonally eccentric, lushly scored, movingly funny drama. Crushed at the breakup of his Tokyo orchestra, Daigo retreats to his picturesque northern Japan hometown, with adoring wife in tow.... more
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Kabei
Japan, 2008, 133 min.
Set in 1940 Tokyo, veteran Yoji Yamada's 80th (!) feature is a deeply affecting drama centering on mother and wife Kayo (Sayuri Yoshinaga), who struggles to get along with her two daughters after her professor husband is jailed for his progressive views.... more
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Tokyo Sonata
Japan, 2008, 119 min.
From the world-renowned suspense/thriller director comes the quiet, engaging drama of an average Tokyo family slowly unraveling after proud patriarch Ryuhei is laid off from his job — and tries to hide the fact from his wife and two sons.... more
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