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Film · 2014 · Department Q Series (2 of 4)

The Absent One

Original titleFasandræberne

Directed by Mikkel Nørgaard · starring Michael Brostrup, Fares Fares and Morten Hemmingsen

  • 1 h 59 min
  • 18
  • Crime · Drama · Mystery
  • DenmarkGermany
  • Released in the UK 7 April 2016
  • 6.9 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.8 Users3 votes
  • 7.0 Critics2 reviews
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Synopsis

'The Absent One' is a new adaptation of the 'Department Q' novels that have been a global phenomenon. Mikkel Nørgaard directs a new film from the 'Department Q' saga, starring again Nikolaj Lie Kass with his character Carl Mørck. 'The Absent One' focuses on the investigation of the brutal murder of two teenagers in the 90s. The case was closed because a man had turned himself, telling the police that he was guilty, but he didn't have any motivation to commit the crime. That's why, 20 years after, the case is open again with Carl Mørck's team in front.

'The Absent One' tells a complicated and disturbing story. Carl Mørck must fight against the corrupt and powerful people. They hinder Carl Mørck his mission of resolve the crime. Nikolaj Lie Kass, Fares Fares, Pilou Asbæk, David Dencik and Danica Curcic take part in 'The Absent One'.

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The essentials

Runtime
119 min1 hour and 59 minutes
Budget
DKK39mZentropa Entertainments
Rating
18Suitable only for adults
How long is The Absent One?
1 hour and 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Absent One released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 7 April 2016.
Who directed The Absent One?
Mikkel Nørgaard.
Who is in The Absent One?
It stars Michael Brostrup, Fares Fares, Morten Hemmingsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
Where can I watch The Absent One?
In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 2 of 4 in Department Q Series.
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Cast

Full cast (21)
Director
Mikkel Nørgaard
Writers
Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg, Mikkel Nørgaard
Producers
Louise Vesth

Videos and trailers

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'The Absent One' subtitled trailer 2:145 April 2016

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 2 reviews
6.8 3 votes

What the critics say average 7.0 from 2 outlets

  • 8.0 Time OutKate Lloyd This Danish crime thriller is so dark and stormy it will leave you dazed as the credits roll. Read
  • 6.0 FotogramasNuria Vidal Mikkel Norggard's film get black and unhealthy atmosphere, a portrait of a much more rotten society than her coldness shows. Read

The Department Q Series films

See them all
  1. The Keeper of Lost Causes 2013
  2. The Absent One 2014 · this film
  3. A Conspiracy of Faith 2016
  4. The Purity of Vengeance 2018

Soundtrack

All 9 songs
  1. Move Your FeetJunior Senior Spotify
  2. Er Du DumNixen
  3. I Was Not To You What You Were To MeAndi Almqvist Spotify
  4. Fuck AfSuspekt Spotify

Trivia

  • In December 2014, the film became the highest-grossing Danish film ever at the Danish box office with 66 million kroner from 749,000 tickets sold.

  • The second film in the 'Q' series.

  • Feature film debut of Johanne Louise Schmidt.

  • Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, who plays the younger Kimmie in the "20 years ago" sections, is actually only five years younger than Danica Curcic, who plays Kimmie as an adult.

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