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Absence

1h 42m2025Wu Lang
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After ten years in prison, Han Jiangyu returns to Hainan Island. Housing construction is booming, his childhood friend is now rich. Searching for traces of the familiar, Jiangyu meets his old love who now has a daughter.

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What is Absence (2025) about?

After ten years in prison, Han Jiangyu returns to Hainan Island. Housing construction is booming, his childhood friend is now rich. Searching for traces of the familiar, Jiangyu meets his old love who now has a daughter.

Who stars in Absence?

Absence stars Li Meng (Su Hong), Lee Kang-sheng (Han Jiangyu), Ren Ke (Chen Kai), Liang Wanling (Yao Yao), Sofia Vinciguerra. The film was directed by Wu Lang.

How long is Absence?

Absence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated N/A.

Where can I watch Absence?

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