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The Absentee

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Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist,…

DirectorAlbert Capellani

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Cast · Directed by Albert Capellani

HÉHenri Étiévant
Henri Étiévant
Dries Schoonejans
HRHenri Rollan
Henri Rollan
Peter Schoonejans
JGJeanne Grumbach
Jeanne Grumbach
Schoonmoeder Grietje / Mother-in-law Grietje
GDGermaine Dermoz
Germaine Dermoz
Minna Petrus
RD
Raymonde Dupré
Dina
HC
Henri Collen

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The Absentee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Absentee?

The Absentee isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Absentee on Netflix?

No, The Absentee is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Absentee on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Absentee isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Absentee for free?

The Absentee isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Absentee?

The Absentee hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 20, 1913. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.