Absence (2023)
Rouzbeh arrives in Prague, far from his troubled family life in Tehran, to research his father’s past. Visiting the flat where his father, a communist expatriate, lived 50 years ago, in the times of Czechoslovakia, he is stopped by a policewoman investigating a recent accident. The current resident of the flat, Vladimir, who turns out to be Rouzbeh’s half-brother, has fallen out the window. Discovering hidden corners of Vladimir’s life and getting closer to his soul, Rouzbeh learns a shocking truth about his father, totally contradicting the image of a hero he had about him. This puts him on the path which led to Vladimir's fall from the window.
Cast
Screenplay
Themes
The Mystical Connection Between Twins, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Family Secret Unveiled and The Truth
Keywords
family history, family secrets
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Absence about?
- Rouzbeh arrives in Prague, far from his troubled family life in Tehran, to research his father’s past. Visiting the flat where his father, a communist expatriate, lived 50 years ago, in the times of Czechoslovakia, he is stopped by a policewoman investigating a recent accident. The current resident of the flat, Vladimir, who turns out to be Rouzbeh’s half-brother, has fallen out the window. Discovering hidden corners of Vladimir’s life and getting closer to his soul, Rouzbeh learns a shocking truth about his father, totally contradicting the image of a hero he had about him. This puts him on the path which led to Vladimir's fall from the window.
- Who directed Absence?
- Absence was directed by Ali Mosaffa.
- Who stars in Absence?
- Absence stars Ali Mosaffa, Leila Hatami, Zuzana Stivínová, Klára Melíšková, Zuzana Kronerová, Magdaléna Borová.
- How long is Absence?
- Absence has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Absence?
- Absence is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Absence produced?
- Absence was produced in Czech Republic, Iran, Slovakia.
- What are the themes of Absence?
- The themes of Absence include: The Mystical Connection Between Twins, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Family Secret Unveiled and The Truth.