The Absent
2014, Spanish. Directed by Nicolás Pereda.
An old man lives alone in a shabby cabin in a remote mountainous area of Mexico. His house is set to be demolished in order to facilitate the redevelopment of the area. He doesn't know how to protect his house. Time goes by and one day a young man shows up on his doorstep. Looking exhausted, he starts his new routine here, cooking and doing laundry just like the old man.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 11 August 2014
- Original title
- Los ausentes
- Country
- France, Mexico, Spain
- Written by
- Alejandro Mendoza, Nicolás Pereda
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The Absent runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Absent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Absent?
If you liked The Absent, try The Miracle of Marcelino, Eleanor the Great, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Absent?
The Absent (2014) was directed by Nicolás Pereda and stars Gabino Rodríguez, Eduard Fernández, Guadalupe Cárdenas.