
Sending Off
おみおくり〜Sending Off〜
Synopsis
SENDING OFF follows the patients of Dr. Kaoru KONTA and her team of nurses as they provide hospice care to patients in their homes in rural Japan. A special focus is directed at the deepening relationships the patients form with their families as they reach the end of their lives. Sometimes difficult to watch, the film challenges us to think about how we live our own lives and how we would like to die.
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おみおくり〜Sending Off〜
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-27
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nippon Connection
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Thomas Ash
- Original Title
- おみおくり〜Sending Off〜
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Thomas Ash
Ian Thomas Ash
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Thomas Ash
Producer
Ian Thomas Ash
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sending Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sending Off about?
SENDING OFF follows the patients of Dr. Kaoru KONTA and her team of nurses as they provide hospice care to patients in their homes in rural Japan. A special focus is directed at the deepening relationships the patients form with their families as they reach the end of their lives. Sometimes difficult to watch, the film challenges us to think about how we live our own lives and how we would like to die.
Who directed Sending Off?
Sending Off was directed by Ian Thomas Ash.
Who stars in Sending Off?
The principal cast of Sending Off includes Not specified.
When was Sending Off released and how long is it?
Sending Off was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
