Absence

Absence

2026
8m
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"Torn between the future he's building and the youth he's afraid to lose, a young graduate spends one night trying to hold both worlds together, as work and his best friend's farewell fall on the same night."

Overview

Absence follows Marcus, a hardworking young graduate who has become increasingly consumed by his career. After turning down a day out with his friend James because of work, Marcus promises that he will make it to James' farewell drinks that evening before James leaves for Spain. When Marcus is pressured into staying late at the office, the night begins slipping away from him. By the time he finally leaves, he is forced to rush across the city in an attempt to reach James before the night is over. His journey forces him to confront the balance between the future he is working towards and the relationships and experiences he may be leaving behind.

Status: Released

Budget: $835

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Auckland University of Technology
Production Countries
New Zealand

Quick Facts

Release Date November 12, 2026
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Chester Hudson
Chester Hudson

Marcus

Zain Hassan
Zain Hassan

James

David Ciurlionis
David Ciurlionis

Nick

David Stothers
David Stothers

Ethan

Giselle Ford
Giselle Ford

James' Mate

Drew Kennedy
Drew Kennedy

James Friend #1

Gloria Bong
Gloria Bong

Office Extra #1

Hamzah Patel
Hamzah Patel

Office Extra #2

Aqeel Butt
Aqeel Butt

Office Extra #3

Rahul D'Souza
Rahul D'Souza

Office Extra #4

Sascha MacDonald
Sascha MacDonald

Office Extra #5

Xyril Millando
Xyril Millando

Office Extra #6

Key Crew

Ryan Mathie
Director
Sean Watts
Producer
Ross Brannigan
Executive Producer
Ryan Mathie
Writer