Movie spotlight
Mis?ing
Five friends celebrate the growing media visibility of social media witch Lulu, by mocking age-old divination tools, but the fun leads to one of them disappearing. After experiencing inexplicable events, the rest of the group decides to search for the missing person by following the location information shared in a group chat. The journey takes them to the border between reality and unreality, where the natural becomes disturbed and everyday existence becomes threatening. To find the missing person, they must dare to strip themselves of all superficiality and embark on a journey as flawed and imperfect beings. Will that be enough to survive?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, June, tries to connect with her estranged mother, Grace, who is on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend. When Grace mysteriously disappears, June, stuck in Los Angeles, uses every available digital tool at her fingertips to find her. However, the closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more she and her friend realize that they are on a dangerous trail.
Critical Reception
Missing was generally well-received by critics, who praised its innovative use of technology to tell the story and its suspenseful plotting. Audiences also found it engaging and surprising, appreciating the modern approach to the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive screenlife format and compelling mystery.
Storm Reid's performance as the determined daughter is a standout.
The film successfully builds tension through its digital-first storytelling.
Google audience: Viewers largely enjoyed the film's unique approach, with many highlighting the suspense and the clever use of technology. Some found the plot twists predictable, but the overall consensus is positive.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
Fun Fact
Missing is a standalone sequel to the 2018 film Searching, utilizing a similar 'screenlife' format where the entire narrative unfolds on computer and phone screens.
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