Departures

I enjoyed this movie much more than I thought I would. The story is very odd. There isn't much selection when it comes to embalmers. I loved how the film took place in Japan - that really added to the story because of their culture and the way they treat people who handle the dead.

I loved how the story was more about Diago finding himself, and in doing so, saw the beauty in preparing the dead. The last scene where he prepares his father's body was very emotional and a very satisfying ending. The build up to that scene was all well done. The quick flashbacks of him playing cello for his father, and the motif of the stone was perfect. Not too on-the-nose, but just enough that the audience had to work for it.

I would like to revisit the film, perhaps when I'm a bit older to see how my perspectives change.