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Absences

2014MovieDocumentary

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 GuideDoc in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Absences on Netflix?

No, Absences is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc.

Is Absences on Amazon Prime Video?

Absences isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Absences for free?

Absences is available on GuideDoc in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.