The departure
· 16m
Director
Hunay SadayOverview
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?
Cast of The departure
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About The departure
What is The departure about?
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…
How long is The departure?
The departure runs 16 minutes.
Who directed The departure?
The departure was directed by Hunay Saday.
Who is in the cast of The departure?
The cast of The departure includes Benjamin Normand (himself) and Hunay Saday (herself).