Movies and TvShows featuring "departure" theme.
After their mother dies during a violent break-in, two siblings move in with their estranged father discover their family's sinister heritage.
A documentary about the making and shooting of Yojiro Takita’s ‘Departures’ (2008)
Bright Star tells the story of the passionate yet unconsummated love between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Set in the early 1800s, the film explores their intense connection and the obstacles they face in pursuing their love, including societal expectations and Keats' declining health. Directed by Jane Campion, the movie beautifully captures the longing, grief, and loss experienced by the two lovers.
Persuasion is a romantic drama film based on the novel of the same name. It tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who is persuaded by her family to reject the marriage proposal of Captain Wentworth. Years later, they meet again and Anne must confront her lingering feelings for him.
Last Year at Marienbad is a mysterious and nonlinear film that takes place in a chateau. It follows a man trying to convince a woman of an encounter they had the year before, but the woman does not remember. The film explores themes of memory, uncertainty, and illusion.
The Beekeeper (1986) is a thought-provoking drama that follows the story of a beekeeper who embarks on a road trip across Greece. During his journey, he confronts his past, experiences encounters with strangers, and delves into moments of introspection. The film explores themes of nostalgia, husband-wife estrangement, and emotional control, while also touching on topics like life, death, and retirement. Through the beekeeper's experiences, the movie offers a profound exploration of human nature, melancholy, and the search for meaning.
A drama and romance movie set in Yokohama, Japan. Follows the story of two teenage girls and their relationships with the people around them.
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country.
Tubelight is a heartwarming story of a man's unshakeable belief in himself and the love for his family, even in the face of adversity. Set in the 1960s, during the Indo-China war, the film follows the journey of Laxman, a simple-minded yet lovable man. When his younger brother Bharat joins the army and goes missing, Laxman sets out on a mission to bring him back. With faith in his heart and the support of the people around him, Laxman faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the power of hope.
My Life So Far follows the story of a young boy growing up in the Scottish Highlands in the 1930s. It is a coming-of-age tale filled with family dynamics, personal discoveries, and the beauty of the Scottish landscape. The boy navigates his way through friendships, family relationships, and new experiences, all while discovering who he is and finding his place in the world.
American Steve Kendall, a freighter's radio officer, discovers seaman Carlson sending an unauthorized message ashore as the ship approaches his war-poised homeland. Carlson is shot in cold blood when he jumps ship and Kendall, implicated in the espionage, swims ashore to avoid arrest. A woman he meets at the dock hides him in her apartment, where he learns Carlson was her brother, and they both work in a sabotage ring. Nedra is a singer at Tio's Cafe, and she approaches Tio for help when both the saboteurs and the secret police try to capture Steve.
In a small Florida town, a series of brutal murders take place, revealing dark secrets and supernatural powers. As the town's sheriff investigates, the residents are driven to the brink of madness.
After losing his wife, a widower decides to take a vacation in a seaside town to heal. There, he meets a single woman who helps him rediscover love and happiness. They embark on a journey of self-discovery and overcome their pasts to build a new future together.
Cesar, a cartoonist, finds himself torn between his ex-girlfriend Rosalie and new love interest David. As Cesar navigates the challenges of love and commitment, his life becomes intertwined with a fisherman, a scrap merchant, and others. The story takes place in the 1970s and explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and family dynamics.
Maisie becomes attached to a dirt-poor farmer and his family as they try to make ends meet joining hundreds of others digging for gold in a previously panned-out ghost town.
Enchanted April is a movie about four dissatisfied women in 1920s England who impulsively rent a seaside castle in Italy and experience love, friendship, and self-discovery during their stay. As they immerse themselves in the beauty of the Italian countryside and the charm of the local people, they find solace and happiness in unexpected ways.
A teenage girl named Alison goes on a journey to reconnect with her estranged father after receiving a letter from him. Along the way, she experiences first-time sex, struggles with her broken family, and learns important life lessons.
A widowed mother finds solace in smoking marijuana and listening to the radio. When her son drowns and her dog dies, she spirals into alcoholism and is forced into a marriage she doesn't want. However, she discovers a tattoo that leads her to a library where she learns about interdimensional travel and time travel. She travels to Greece and experiences religious processions and mythology. Through her journey, she finds love again and escapes from jail. She also encounters sabotage and an underwater explosion. In the end, she realizes the importance of self-destruction and departure.
In the 1940s, a group of people herding cattle must navigate the Australian wilderness as they travel from a provincial town to their destination. Along the way, they face various challenges and encounters that test their resolve and partnership.
A man arrives at JFK-Airport in New York on a cold November morning. In the airport bathroom he cuts his hair and changes his clothes. He owns a small and odd looking linen bound book. The printed pages are covered in notes, written in a woman's pale handwriting. He has carried this book for many years. He had no idea that it will bring his entire past into question.