Through the guidance of his mentor, Sasaki, Daigo begins to see the beauty and necessity of his work, eventually finding personal closure regarding his own estranged father.

Daigo initially hides his occupation from his wife and neighbors due to strong Japanese social taboos surrounding death, which categorize those who handle the deceased as "unclean".

The film provides a rare, respectful look at the Japanese funeral custom of nōkan , where the deceased are meticulously cleaned, dressed, and made up in front of their grieving families.

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Through the guidance of his mentor, Sasaki, Daigo begins to see the beauty and necessity of his work, eventually finding personal closure regarding his own estranged father.

Daigo initially hides his occupation from his wife and neighbors due to strong Japanese social taboos surrounding death, which categorize those who handle the deceased as "unclean". subtitle Okuribito.Departures.2008.JPN.DVDRip.x...

The film provides a rare, respectful look at the Japanese funeral custom of nōkan , where the deceased are meticulously cleaned, dressed, and made up in front of their grieving families. Through the guidance of his mentor, Sasaki, Daigo