In the Absence (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2018, In the Absence is a documentary film directed by Yi Seung-jun, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. In the Absence stars Park Geun-hye as Self (archival footage), Yoo An-sil as Herself, Kim Sung-mook as Himself and Jeong Bu-ja as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, In the Absence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Absence page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Absence (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Absence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Absence worth watching?
- In the Absence holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Absence?
- In the Absence stars Park Geun-hye, Yoo An-sil, Kim Sung-mook, Jeong Bu-ja and Jeon Gwang-geun.
- When was In the Absence released?
- In the Absence was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.