The Departure

Year: 2017

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Lana Wilson

Documentary

This documentary follows Ittetsu Nemoto, a former punk musician who became a Buddhist priest, as he provides spiritual guidance to people contemplating suicide. Through his work, he helps individuals find hope and meaning in their lives. However, as he confronts their struggles, Nemoto is forced to examine his own internal battles with self-destruction and question the very essence of life's purpose.

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