Absences (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Absences is a drama and romance film directed by Giorgos Katakouzinos, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A family story of incest, decadence and desolation. Greece, early twentieth century. A bourgeois family is on the verge of breaking up. The mother has abandoned the family, and the father, a retired officer, keeps his three daughters, as well as the illegitimate son of the oldest daughter, confined in the house. After his death, the three sisters live through their personal drama. The eldest, Eleni, imbued with the morals of the time and closely identifying with her father, tries to take his place. The middle one, Maria, representing rebellion, goes off with a captain of the sanitation service, while the youngest, Anna, skating on thin ice through all this, is completely destroyed.
Who’s in it. Absences stars Themis Bazaka as Eleni, Pemi Zouni as Maria, Katerina Sarri as Anna and Nikitas Tsakiroglou as Mourouzis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Absences sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absences page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absences tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absences (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Absences change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Absences worth watching?
- Absences holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Absences?
- Absences stars Themis Bazaka, Pemi Zouni, Katerina Sarri, Nikitas Tsakiroglou and Nikos Tzogias.
- When was Absences released?
- Absences was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.