In the Absence(2018)
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In the Absence Synopsis
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.
In the Absence (2018) is a documentary film directed by Yi Seung-jun, released on November 9, 2018 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Park Geun-hye, Yoo An-sil, Kim Sung-mook and Jeon Gwang-geun. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Yi Seung-jun
- Producers:
- Gary Byung-seok Kam, Yi Seung-jun, Park Bong-nam
- Cinematographer:
- Yi Seung-jun
- Composer:
- Hwang Myung-su
- Production:
- Field of Vision, Bluebird Pictures
- Status:
- Released
In the Absence (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for In the Absence before you stream it.
In the Absence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Park Geun-hye
as Self (archive footage)
- Yoo An-sil
Yoo An-sil
as Self
- Kim Sung-mook
Kim Sung-mook
as Self
- Jeon Gwang-geun
Jeon Gwang-geun
as Self
- Jeong Bu-ja
Jeong Bu-ja
as Self
- Kim Soo-hyun
Kim Soo-hyun
as Self (archive footage)
- Kim Kyung-il
Kim Kyung-il
as Self (archive footage)
- Kim Seok-kyun
Kim Seok-kyun
as Self (archive footage)
Park Young-sun
as Self (archive footage)
Kim Ki-chun
as Self (archive footage)
- Kim Gwan-hong
Kim Gwan-hong
as Self (archive footage)
- Kim Hye-yeon
Kim Hye-yeon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Yi Seung-jun, produced by Gary Byung-seok Kam, Yi Seung-jun and Park Bong-nam.
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In the Absence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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In the Absence – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in In the Absence?
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The main cast of In the Absence (2018) includes Park Geun-hye, Yoo An-sil, Kim Sung-mook, Jeon Gwang-geun and Jeong Bu-ja. The film was directed by Yi Seung-jun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Absence released?
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In the Absence was released on November 9, 2018 and runs for 29m.
Is In the Absence worth watching?
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In the Absence (2018) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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