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Absence

202115mMovieDrama

Short film directed by Lang Wu. In 2021, Absence was nominated for Best Short Film at the 74th Cannes. After ten years in prison, Han Jiangyu returns to Hainan Island. Housing construction is booming, his childhood friend is now rich.…

DirectorWu Lang
WriterWu Lang
ProducerDun He

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Cast · Directed by Wu Lang

LKLee Kang-sheng
Lee Kang-sheng
Han Jiangyu
LMLi Meng
Li Meng
Su Hong
RKRen Ke
Ren Ke
Chen Kai
LW
Liang Wanling
Yao Yao

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Absence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Absence?

Absence isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Absence on Netflix?

No, Absence is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.

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Absence hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 24, 2021. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.