In the Absence
2018, Korean. Directed by Yi Seung-jun.
When the MV Sewol ferry sank off the coast of South Korea in 2014, over three hundred people lost their lives, most of them schoolchildren. Years later, the victims’ families and survivors are still demanding justice from national authorities.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yi Seung-junDirector
- Park Geun-hyeSelf (archive footage)
- Yoo An-silSelf
- Kim Sung-mookSelf
- Jeon Gwang-geunSelf
- Jeong Bu-jaSelf
- Kim Soo-hyunSelf (archive footage)
- Kim Kyung-ilSelf (archive footage)
- Kim Seok-kyunSelf (archive footage)
- Park Young-sunSelf (archive footage)
- Kim Ki-chunSelf (archive footage)
- Kim Gwan-hongSelf (archive footage)
- Kim Hye-yeonSelf
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2018
- Original title
- 부재의 기억
- Country
- South Korea
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In the Absence: quick answers
Is In the Absence worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Absence?
In the Absence runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
Does In the Absence have a post-credits scene?
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In the Absence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is In the Absence on?
In the Absence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 November 2018. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Absence?
If you liked In the Absence, try Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, Ghosts of the Abyss, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed In the Absence?
In the Absence (2018) was directed by Yi Seung-jun and stars Park Geun-hye, Yoo An-sil, Kim Sung-mook.