Our Departures (2018)

Other name: かぞくいろ―RAILWAYS わたしたちの出発―, Kazoku Iro, Railways 3, Kazoku Iro: Railways Watashitachi no Shuppatsu: Railways Watashitachi no Shuppatsu, Family Color

Description:

Our Departures unfolds as a poignant tale of resilience and unexpected journeys. Akira finds her life irrevocably altered after the sudden loss of her beloved husband. Seeking to navigate this profound grief and build a new future for her family, she moves with her 9-year-old stepson, Shunya, to her late husband's peaceful hometown. There, they find a new home with her father-in-law, Setsuo. As Akira seeks employment, she is inspired by Setsuo's profession as a railway driver, a path her late husband had also dreamed of pursuing as a child. Embracing a challenging new purpose, Akira decides to train and become a railway driver herself. This film beautifully portrays themes of loss, healing, family bonds, and the courage to embark on new beginnings while honoring the past.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama; Family