Departure

The audience's emotional responses to 'Departure' are primarily driven by the film's dramatic exploration of family breakdown and the tender, complicated romance that emerges. Sadness and Melancholy are prominent, reflecting the loss associated with the crumbling marriage and the bittersweet process of dismantling a shared home. Empathy is high, as viewers connect deeply with the mother and son's emotional struggles. Love and Hope are central to the romance genre, capturing the delicate new connection and the potential for new beginnings, albeit tinged with Anxiety due to the inherent complications. Nostalgia for past happiness and fleeting moments of Joy and Happiness also contribute to the complex emotional landscape.