The Absent (12A)
Screen 2, Friday 21 Feb 2025, 15:45
- ends at 17:18
The Absent UK Premiere Feature Film Competition: C-Films in Focus
Synopsis: In a remote northern town during winter, the paths of three unlikely individuals cross: a long-absent Russian photographer returning home, a wandering Han Chinese girl in search of her father, and a reclusive Tatar accordionist. In the darkest moments of their lives, their fleeting encounter brings their lonely souls closer together. Through their intertwined arcs of growth, each discovers a path to redemption and a sense of solace in their shared journey.
Year of production 2024
Production Countries and Regions China
Duration 90 mins
Genres Drama
Language(s) Mandarin Russian Tatai Kazakh with English and Chinese Subtitles
Director(s) Dan Lu
Producer(s) Pema Tseden
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