The Absent One

The Absent One (2014) is a gripping thriller that follows the story of a former police officer, Carl Mørck, who is tasked with solving a brutal double murder that took place in 1994. Despite a local outsider confessing to the crime and being convicted, Carl and his partner Assad soon discover that there is more to the case than meets the eye. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of deceit and conspiracy that leads them to question the true culprits and their motives. The film's title, The Absent One, refers to the missing witness, Kimmie, who may hold the key to solving the case. As Carl and Assad race against time to find Kimmie, they must also navigate the treacherous landscape of powerful men who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. The Absent One is a tense, suspenseful thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Absent One include Red Lights, Cutterhead, Buried, Refuge, Born and Missing, Phantom.