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Departures

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Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics.

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Neil Ely

Director

Lloyd Eyre-Morgan

Director

Lloyd Eyre-Morgan

Actor

David Tag

Actor

Liam Boyle

Actor

Ali Afzal

Robby

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Phuong Le Guardian 6d
3/5
Eyre-Morgan’s strong chemistry with Tag ballasts the lead role, and much of the film is driven by Benji’s internal monologue, delivered with self-deprecating humour and raw honesty. Go to Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine 2d
Even if DEPARTURES leans heavily on its influences before it establishes what it wants to say, there are enough novel angles and flourishes that its bolshy Mancunian voice is clearly heard and worth listening to. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 3d
4.5/5
There is plenty here for viewers to relate to, whether or not they’ve ever gone to those extremes. There’s also an ample supply of humour, with laugh-out-loud moments occurring in the bleakest situations. Go to Full Review Jeff Nelson WeHo Times 5d
3/5
Eyre-Morgan’s bright-eyed performance is full of infectious vigor, even in the midst of messy power dynamics that stretch and contort conventional understandings of love. Go to Full Review Robert W. Monk Flickering Myth 6d
4/5
With genuine emotion, authentic break-ups, and fantastic fun, this is a film that will likely be treasured by both the gay community and beyond. Go to Full Review Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 4
4/5
Hilarious, witty, and tragic in equal measures, Departures is a wildly engrossing feature debut. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics.
Director
Neil Ely, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Producer
Neil Ely, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Paul Mortlock
Screenwriter
Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Punk Spirit Films, Rapt Films International
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 29, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 22m