Storyline

An aspiring filmmaker tries to restore her fading childhood memories through someone else's travel stories.  One evening in front of a bar, Hunay bumps into an acquaintance, Benjamin. He recently visited her native country, Azerbaijan, which she had to flee in 2011 with her family for political reasons. A precipitous departure which has resulted in her feeling further and further removed from her hometown, family, and childhood memories every day. What happens when we can no longer return to our hometown, when our childhood memories are fading away? Can memories stay alive through someone else’s?

Key Information

Director Hunay Saday
Writers Hunay Saday
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Benjamin Normand

himself

Hunay Saday

herself

Frequently Asked Questions

The runtime of The departure is 16m.

The departure is a Documentary movie.

The departure is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The departure was directed by Hunay Saday.

The main cast of The departure includes Benjamin Normand, Hunay Saday.

The departure is originally in French.