Missing

"Four days of mother's desperate chasing of daughter begins."

2016 1h 40m KO

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 63

DramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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A working single mother comes home one day to find that her daughter and the nanny have disappeared -- and this is just the beginning of her nightmare.

“Four days of mother's desperate chasing of daughter begins.”

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Cast

Uhm Ji-won
Ji-sun
Kong Hyo-jin
Han-mae
Kim Hie-won
Detective Park
Park Hae-joon
Park Hyun-ik
Lee Sung-wook
Detective Suh
Jeon Seok-chan
Detective Nam
Go Joon
Jin-hyuk
Kim Sun-young
Massage Parlor Owner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: E.oni
Writers: Lee Seu-ra, E.oni, Hong Eun-mi
Languages: Mandarin, Korean
Countries: South Korea

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Korean.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by E.oni, shot by Kim Sung-an. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Shim Hyun-jung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Hwang Yi-seul shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

AWARDS

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Uhm Ji-won and Kong Hyo-jin and Kim Hie-won carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Four days of mother's desperate chasing of daughter begins.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6292996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

E.oni directs. Kim Sung-an behind the camera. Shim Hyun-jung scores. Hwang Yi-seul cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Mandarin, Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Korean.
3Directed by E.oni, shot by Kim Sung-an. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Shim Hyun-jung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Hwang Yi-seul shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Uhm Ji-won and Kong Hyo-jin and Kim Hie-won carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Four days of mother's desperate chasing of daughter begins.".
8IMDB entry: tt6292996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kim Sung-an
Original score: Shim Hyun-jung
Editing: Hwang Yi-seul
Production design: Lee Mi-kyoung
Costume design: Kim Jung-won
Makeup / hair: Kwon Su-kyung
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Status: Released
Original language: KO
IMDB: Missing (2016)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-15
★ 7/10
This emotionally intense thriller explores the desperation of a single mother whose child and nanny go missing, with standout performances—especially Gong Hyo-Jin’s layered portrayal of a mysterious caregiver. While some pacing issues and character reactions feel unbalanced, the story delivers a strong emotional payoff and thoughtful reflection on trust and maternal responsibility. The film ultimately emphasizes vigilance, especially when inviting strangers into our homes and entrusting them with those we love. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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