The Absent
冬旅人
Synopsis
The first work written and directed by Xinjiang female director Lu Dan uses a delicate technique to tell the story of a Russian photographer who has been away from his hometown for a long time, a Han girl who wanders around looking for her father, and a lonely Tatar accordionist in a northern town in winter. A story of unexpected encounters.
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MINT CFF 2025 Trailer of The Absent 冬旅人 （2024）
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lu Dan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lu Dan
- Original Title
- 冬旅人
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Kazakh, Russian, Tatar
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lu Dan
Lu Dan
Pema Tseden
Department Leadership Roster
Lu Dan
Director
Lu Dan
Writer
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What is The Absent about?
The first work written and directed by Xinjiang female director Lu Dan uses a delicate technique to tell the story of a Russian photographer who has been away from his hometown for a long time, a Han girl who wanders around looking for her father, and a lonely Tatar accordionist in a northern town in winter. A story of unexpected encounters.
Who directed The Absent?
The Absent was directed by Lu Dan.
Who stars in The Absent?
The principal cast of The Absent includes Wang Yi.
When was The Absent released and how long is it?
The Absent was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.