Missing
Missing

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Missing

2013
Movie
20 min
Tagalog

A desaparecido goes home and searches for the society's spirit of truth and freedom.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Kari SkoglandGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, an American citizen, is arrested and imprisoned in a foreign country after being framed for drug smuggling. Her mother travels to the country to try and secure her release, facing corrupt officials and a dangerous legal system. She must navigate the complex political landscape and race against time to save her daughter from a wrongful conviction.

Critical Reception

Missing received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from Ashley Judd. However, some reviewers found the narrative predictable and the resolution somewhat contrived.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense thriller elements and Ashley Judd's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a less than satisfying conclusion.

  • The film effectively builds suspense in its early stages.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in South Africa, doubling for a fictional Central American country.

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