Absence
Absence
1997, English. Directed by K. Rajagopal.
After a family patriarch's passing, mother and son set off on different paths to cope with the loss. While the mother finds solace in religion and prayers, the son expresses himself through art. Unbeknownst to them, they are set on a collision course with one another, with life-altering consequences.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 April 1997
- Country
- Singapore
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Absence runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Absence on?
Absence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Absence?
If you liked Absence, try A Question of Faith, The Truth About Emanuel, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed Absence?
Absence (1997) was directed by K. Rajagopal and stars Ahmed Azad, Surekha Dey, T. Sasitharam.