Movie

The Absentee

★ 7.5(2)191336m

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Good to know

Director: Albert Capellani
Release date: 1913-05-02
Runtime: 36m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Pathé Frères

About The Absentee

The Absentee is a 1913 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Albert Capellani, starring Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan and Jeanne Grumbach. It has a runtime of 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Absentee in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.

Cast

Henri Étiévant

Dries Schoonejans

Henri Rollan

Peter Schoonejans

Jeanne Grumbach

Schoonmoeder Grietje / Mother-in-law Grietje

Germaine Dermoz

Minna Petrus

Raymonde Dupré

Dina

Henri Collen

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Absentee in Mexico?+

The Absentee is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Absentee on Netflix?+

The Absentee is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Absentee?+

The Absentee has a runtime of 36 minutes (36 minutes).

Who stars in The Absentee?+

The Absentee stars Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, Jeanne Grumbach, Germaine Dermoz and Raymonde Dupré.

When did The Absentee come out?+

The Absentee is a 1913 movie directed by Albert Capellani.

What genre is The Absentee?+

The Absentee is Drama film.

Who directed The Absentee?+

The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani.