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Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
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How long is The Absentee?
The Absentee has a runtime of 36m ( and 36 minutes).
Who directed The Absentee?
The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani and released in 1913.
What genre is The Absentee?
The Absentee is a Drama film (1913).
Who stars in The Absentee?
The cast of The Absentee includes Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, Jeanne Grumbach, Germaine Dermoz, Raymonde Dupré.
What is the TMDB rating for The Absentee?
The Absentee has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
