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Absences

201414AMovieDocumentary

Carole Laganière dives deeply into personal territory in this beautifully crafted exploration of absence and loss and its painful effect on daily lives. Inspired by her mother’s steadily advancing Alzheimer’s and the inevitability of her…

DirectorCarole Laganière
WriterCarole Laganière
ProducerColette Loumède

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Cast · Directed by Carole Laganière

CS
Colette Sauvageau
Self
DB
Deni Yvan Béchard
Self
NB
Nathalie Bergeron
Self
IH
Ines Hajrovic
Self
YD
Yvonne Duguay
Self
MD
Marcel Dumesnil
Self
ZH
Zekija Hajrovic
Self
RH
Robert Hendrickson
Self
LS
Laurette Sauvageau
Self

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Absences — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Absences?

Absences is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc and NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Absences on Netflix?

No, Absences is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and GuideDoc.

Is Absences on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Absences is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Absences for free?

Absences is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Tubi TV in Canada.