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Absent

2011Movie1 h 27 min

DramaThriller
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Martín, a young student, gets injured during a swimming class. Sebastián, the PE teacher, takes him to the hospital. When they leave, he offers to drive him home, but Martín is planning to spend the night at a classmate's house, since there is no one at his own home.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Mystery
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Queer Identity Exploration
  • Realistic Teenage Dynamics
  • Atmospheric Suspense
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Social Realism
  • Ambiguous Morality
  • Intimate Cinematography

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Marco Berger
Written by
Marco Berger
Produced by
Mariano Contreras
Music by
Pedro Irusta

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Facts

July 27, 2011 · 1 h 27 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Violence

Released
July 27, 2011
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Absent?"

Questions about Absent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Absent?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Absent worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Absent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Absent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Absent in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.