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The Departure

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 27m
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7.1/10
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The Departure (2017)
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A Buddhist monk asks what we owe one another and provides experiences to help us find answers.A Buddhist monk asks what we owe one another and provides experiences to help us find answers.A Buddhist monk asks what we owe one another and provides experiences to help us find answers.

  • Director
    • Lana Wilson
  • Writers
    • David Teague
    • Lana Wilson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    269
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    • Director
      • Lana Wilson
    • Writers
      • David Teague
      • Lana Wilson
    • 3User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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      Inspired by Larissa MacFarquhar's The New Yorker article "Last Call".

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    8/10

    We Don't Have To Have Answers

    Wonderful documentary about a Zen Buddhist Priest whose life's work is to help those who are struggling with depression and suicide all the while he struggles himself.

    Very touching story with no answers.
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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Odejście
    • Production company
      • Candescent Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,662
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,850
      • Oct 15, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,662
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      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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