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Directed by Yôjiro Takita, Okuribito is based on the novel Nôkanfû Nikki (納棺夫日記, lit.
Global Voices in English » Japan: An Oscar to “Okuribito” (Departures) 2009
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The company is also offering subscribers the chance to watch the Japanese movie (originally titled Okuribito) in its entirety over the internet on a dedicated link via the firm's own player - until May 9, at least.
Pocket-lint Rik Henderson 2010
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Departures, aka Okuribito, is directed by Japanese filmmaker Yojiro Takita, of The Tropical People,
FirstShowing.net 2009
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Español · Japón: El Oscar para "Okuribito" (Departures)
Global Voices in English » Japan: An Oscar to “Okuribito” (Departures) 2009
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Meanwhile, Japan's "Okuribito" or "Departures" about an undertaker was voted best foreign language movie.
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"Okuribito" (Departures) and the top actress honor went to Korea's Kim Hye-ja for "Madeo"
Variety.com 2009
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But even as Japan bathed in the glory of Hollywood approval, pundits and politicians were lining up to explain how the victory by "Okuribito" ( "Departures") in the foreign language film category reflected the "unique Japanese concept of death."
News On Japan 2009
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Japan's Masahiro Motoki received the award for best actor for his role as a cellist/mortician in "Okuribito" (Departures) and the best actress award went to South Korea's Kim Hye-ja for "Madeo" (Mother).
unknown title 2009
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At the weekend, the Japanese movie "Okuribito" (Departures) won three prizes at China's biggest film festival ... or did it?
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Co-starring Hirosue Ryoko (28), "Okuribito" tells the story of an out-of-work cellist who takes up the job of an undertaker.
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