Departures

Benji and Jake feel an immediate attraction after meeting at an airport departures gate. Their relationship develops through secret monthly trips to Amsterdam, where their intimacy gradually reveals a troubling power imbalance. As the connection deteriorates, Benji struggles to move on after being abandoned, falling into a cycle of addiction and brief encounters while grappling with his emotional loss.

This British comedy-drama was produced by Punk Spirit Films and directed by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely. This is the third project the pair have directed together, following Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings in 2024 and Chatlines in 2026. Eyre-Morgan also wrote the screenplay and stars as Benji, appearing alongside David Tag as Jake. The supporting cast includes Liam Boyle, Tyler Conti, Kerry Howard, and Lorraine Stanley.

The film has a runtime of 82 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, holding a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 62 votes.