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The Absent

The Absent

20112.80

Overview

The town of Liberty has many secrets but the darkest is hidden between twin brothers. Vincent and Oscar Burton are only 10 years old when Oscar finds out his parents are trying to kill him for insurance money. Oscar takes it in to his own hands to protect himself and his twin.

Directed by Sage Bannick
Written by Damon Abdallah, Sage Bannick
Produced by Sage Bannick, Chris Sivertson, Lorna Paul
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Top Cast

Bryan Kirkwood

Bryan Kirkwood

Vincent Burton

Vanessa Zima

Vanessa Zima

Amy Jones

Denny Kirkwood

Denny Kirkwood

Oscar Dillasaw

Yvonne Zima

Yvonne Zima

Katie Anderson

Matthew Josten

Matthew Josten

Young Oscar Dillasaw

Jennifer Blanc

Jennifer Blanc

Kathy Johnson

Sam Ball

Sam Ball

Sheriff John Jackson

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Kelly B. Eviston

Marge Jackson

Jamielyn Lippman

Jamielyn Lippman

Jennifer Johnson

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Jesse Gullion

Carl Pearce

About The Absent

The Absent is a horror, thriller, mystery film released in 2011. Directed by Sage Bannick, it stars Bryan Kirkwood, Vanessa Zima, Denny Kirkwood. The town of Liberty has many secrets but the darkest is hidden between twin brothers. Vincent and Oscar Burton are only 10 years old when Oscar finds out his parents are trying to kill him for insurance money. Oscar takes it in to his own hands to protect himself and his twin.

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