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Departures: A Dark Journey Through Loneliness and Masculinity

4/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Departures, written by Neil Ely and Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, follows Benji as he copes with loneliness after a breakup with Jake.
After the breakup, Benji turns to drinking and casual hookups, shaping his struggle.
A trip to Amsterdam reopens painful memories, while the film examines body image and toxic masculinity with a dark tone.
Eyre-Morgan's performance, with David Tag, adds depth, though heavy voiceover disrupts the flow and shapes audience reception.

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Story summary

Departures, written by Neil Ely and Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, follows Benji as he copes with loneliness after a breakup with Jake.
After the breakup, Benji turns to drinking and casual hookups, shaping his struggle.
A trip to Amsterdam reopens painful memories, while the film examines body image and toxic masculinity with a dark tone.
Eyre-Morgan's performance, with David Tag, adds depth, though heavy voiceover disrupts the flow and shapes audience reception.