The Absence

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The Absence (2013)

Directed by Mama Keïta

Drama, Family · 1h 22m

After brilliant studies in France and a 15-year absence from his homeland, Adama, a young graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique, rushes back to Senegal. He is alarmed by a message informing him of the sudden decline in his grandmother's health. Upon arriving in Dakar, Adama discovers that his grandmother is in perfect shape... Was this a deliberate ploy to get him back home, and if so, why?

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Cast

William Nadylam Adama Mouss Diouf Le proxénète
J
Jacky Tavernier Aïcha
M
Mame Ndoumbé Diop La grand-mère Ibrahima Mbaye Djibril
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Omar Seck Le Professeur
I
Ismael Thiam Souleymane

Crew

Director
Mama Keïta

Details

Original title
L'Absence
Release date
2013-12-11
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
FR
Countries
France, Guinea, Senegal