OKURIBITO (Departures) is a Japanese film directed by Yojiro Takita released in September of 2008. Okuribito has won multiple awards such as the 28th Hawaii Film Festival's Audience Choice award. What touched my heart about this film is it's subtle sensitivity in a culture that is misunderstood and epitomized as unemotional. There are so many intricate facets to this story: love, honor, culture, humility, modern lifestyle vs. tradition & enlightenment. The Japanese culture is rich with tradition, which in this film is the glue that holds all the character's together. Here's the trailer for the film.Sunday, April 18, 2010
Okuribito - Departures
OKURIBITO (Departures) is a Japanese film directed by Yojiro Takita released in September of 2008. Okuribito has won multiple awards such as the 28th Hawaii Film Festival's Audience Choice award. What touched my heart about this film is it's subtle sensitivity in a culture that is misunderstood and epitomized as unemotional. There are so many intricate facets to this story: love, honor, culture, humility, modern lifestyle vs. tradition & enlightenment. The Japanese culture is rich with tradition, which in this film is the glue that holds all the character's together. Here's the trailer for the film.
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