In the Absence

20182018
28m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

1.3K

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Documentary

Short

Documents the sinking of a South Korean Ferry. As a result of the ineptitude of the first response to the emerging situation, hundreds of people, mostly children lost their lives.Documents the sinking of a South Korean Ferry. As a result of the ineptitude of the first response to the emerging situation, hundreds of people, mostly children lost their lives.Documents the sinking of a South Korean Ferry. As a result of the ineptitude of the first response to the emerging situation, hundreds of people, mostly children lost their lives.

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

1.3K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Seung-jun Yi

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary (2020)

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Documents the sinking of a South Korean Ferry. As a result of the ineptitude of the first response to the emerging situation, hundreds of people, mostly children lost their lives.

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9/10

Unbelievable

A must see. One of the best documentaries made. Gripping and intense. Why unbelievable: government officials just standing by, only talking and showing no leadership and initiative in such a dramatic event. In contrary, a deep bow and salute to the civilian divers and parents.

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