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The Missing streaming

Original title: Iti Mapukpukaw

2023 Movie Sci-Fi, Animation, Science Fiction 90 min

By: Carl Joseph Papa, Carl Joseph E. Papa With: Christela Marquez, Dolly De Leon, Jeremy F. Mendoza, Carlo Aquino, Jeydah Cawed

When an alien comes back to take him, a mouthless young man's life twists and turns as his memories untangle.

Filmium rating

74%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2024

Selections:

IDFA Archive

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2024

Selections:

Education

Mood

Melancholic

Mysterious

Reflective

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Carl Joseph Papa

Carl Joseph E. Papa

Carlo Aquino

Gio Gahol

Jeremy F. Mendoza

Dolly De Leon

Joshua Cabiladas

Christela Marquez

Jeydah Cawed

Budget

Funded

Independent

Independent Film

Low-Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Animation

Rotoscope

Rotoscope Animation

Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

Character-Focused

Journey

Linear

Memory Unraveling

Nonlinear

Pace

Moderate

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Steady

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Atmospheric

Emotional

Thematic

Style

Animated

Independent

Rotoscope

Traditional Animation

Time-Period

2023

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Alien Abduction

Memory Confrontation

Personal Conflict

Characters

Alien

Animator

Eric

Mother

Rosalinda

Ending

Bittersweet

Open-Ended

Reflective

Thoughtful

Historical Context

2023

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Alien Arrival

Dead Uncle Discovery

Memory Unraveling

Uncle'S Death

Plot

Alien Encounter

Family Loss

Memory Exploration

Memory Recall

Personal Conflict

Setting

Cultural Context

Philippines

Urban Apartment

Urban Setting

Shooting Location

Philippines

Theme

Alien Encounter

Family Secrets

Loss

Memory

Memory And Loss

Self-Discovery

Genre

Animated

Animation

Drama

Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults

Animation Enthusiasts

Art-House Viewers

Sci-Fi Fans

Titles

The Missing

Reception

Award-Winning

Cinemalaya Best Film

Critical Acclaim

Festival Success

Netpac Award

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Philippines

Release Year

2023

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