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The Absence that Moves Us

2011Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or adrenaline.

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Story

Five actors meet in a house on Christmas Eve to make a movie. While waiting to have dinner with someone they don't know or if they're actually going to show up, they reveal secrets and look back on their lives. From this encounter, joys, frustrations, absences and passions surface at the edge of tension.

Feels like

  • Intense Drama
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Confessional Dialogue
  • Emotional Unraveling
  • Slow Burn Mystery
  • Existential Exploration
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Relationship Focus

Crew

Directed by
Christiane Jatahy
Written by
Lulu Silva Telles, Christiane Jatahy

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Facts

July 1, 2011 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
July 1, 2011
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
1 country

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Questions about The Absence that Moves Us

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Where can I stream The Absence that Moves Us?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Absence that Moves Us worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Absence that Moves Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Absence that Moves Us in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.