The Departure
An intimate character study of Ittetsu Nemoto, a rambunctious and rebellious former punk rocker-turned-Buddhist priest. In Japan, he is renowned for saving the lives of countless suicidal men and women through his wise and compassionate advice. But, as he approaches middle age, with a wife and a young son of his own, Nemoto learns that his life is in danger from heart disease, which is exacerbated by the heavy emotional burden of caring for those who no longer want to live. Can he find the strength to save himself when saving others takes such a toll?
Duration: 87
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