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What is the cultural background in regards to the 2008 film, Departures?
Japanese funerals are highly ritualized affairs which are generally—though not always—conducted in accordance with Buddhist rites.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about the cultural background of the 2008 film, Departures, besides how Japanese funerals are highly ritualized affairs?