Vanished: Age 7
Vanished: Age 7

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Vanished: Age 7

2011
Movie
84 min
Japanese

Mayu the teen girl hasn’t opened her heart to anyone since ten years ago when some terrible case happened. Instead of going to high school, she goes to the church every day and looks for redemption. One day, she disappears in the woods, silently and suddenly. On the other side, Mana lives with her husband and her seven-year-old daughter in happiness. However, an unexpected occurrence happens and tears their happiness apart. Her little girl Sakura plays in the woods and goes missing. Mana loses her mind because of sadness. What is there inside the woods?

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: John MurlowskiGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A single mother's life is thrown into chaos when her daughter is abducted from a park. As police investigate, she begins to suspect that the disappearance is linked to her own past and a missing child case from years prior. The investigation uncovers a complex web of secrets and deception, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about her family and those closest to her.

Critical Reception

Vanished: Age 7 was a made-for-television movie that garnered a mixed reception. While some praised its suspenseful plot and Elisabeth Röhm's performance, others found the storyline predictable and underdeveloped. It was generally seen as a standard thriller offering for television audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful premise and Elisabeth Röhm's central performance.

  • Criticized for predictable plot twists and a lack of originality.

  • Considered a serviceable made-for-TV thriller.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

Elisabeth Röhm, who plays the distraught mother, is also known for her role as ADA Serena Southerlyn in the popular TV series 'Law & Order'.

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patient1

This intro is distressing. A father should never leave a child, especially a young girl at that. What a beautiful diversion, well played, Mr. Bad guy or thing. This film has an uncomfortable and most foul feeling deep inside. It's gonna p...