
Movie, 2026
Absence
8 min, Drama, New Zealand
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.
Cast
13 creditedCH
Chester Hudson
Marcus
ZH
Zain Hassan
James
DC
David Ciurlionis
Nick
DS
David Stothers
Ethan
GF
Giselle Ford
James' Mate
DK
Drew Kennedy
James Friend #1
GB
Gloria Bong
Office Extra #1
HP
Hamzah Patel
Office Extra #2
AB
Aqeel Butt
Office Extra #3
RD
Rahul D'Souza
Office Extra #4
SM
Sascha MacDonald
Office Extra #5
XM
Xyril Millando
Office Extra #6
Details
DirectorRyan Mathie
WritersRyan Mathie
GenreDrama
Runtime8 min
ReleasedThu, Nov 12, 2026
CountryNew Zealand














