No one disappears without a trace.|Jan. 19, 2023|USA|111 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: Missing is a 2023 American screenlife thriller film directed by Will Merrick and Nick Johnson in their directorial debut. Written by Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty, who also produced the film alongside Natalie Qasabian, it serves as a standalone sequel to the 2018 film *Searching*. The movie features a talented cast including Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, and Nia Long.
The story revolves around June Allen, a teenage girl who embarks on a mission to locate her mother after she goes missing during a vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend. The film delves into June’s journey as she utilizes digital tools and enlists the help of a local gig worker, Javier, to uncover the truth behind her mother’s disappearance.
The project, announced in 2019, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic but eventually completed filming in Los Angeles in 2021. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2023, and was released in the U.S. the following day by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $48 million at the box office.
*Missing* also connects to *Run* (2020), another film directed by Chaganty and edited by Merrick and Johnson, by confirming the fates of its characters. The narrative includes flashbacks of June’s childhood, particularly moments with her late father, James, who passed away from a brain tumor.
With its gripping storyline and innovative storytelling, *Missing* captivates audiences as June races against time to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
Cast director: Shawn Tira
Cast actor: Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, Nia Long, Megan Suri, Tim Griffin, Thomas Barbusca, Rick Chambers
Original name: Missing