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Department Q: The Absent One 2016

In 1994, a double homicide at an exclusive boarding school resulted in a young man being imprisoned for a long sentence. Twenty years later, Department Q detectives Carl Mørck and Assad reopen the investigation, discovering a complex conspiracy. As they delve deeper, they uncover a network of lies and powerful secrets, drawing them into a dangerous and suspenseful pursuit where they must unravel the truth and confront those responsible.

In 1994, a double homicide at an exclusive boarding school resulted in a young man being imprisoned for a long sentence. Twenty years later, Department Q detectives Carl Mørck and Assad reopen the investigation, discovering a complex conspiracy. As they delve deeper, they uncover a network of lies and powerful secrets, drawing them into a dangerous and suspenseful pursuit where they must unravel the truth and confront those responsible.

Does Department Q: The Absent One have end credit scenes?

No!

Department Q: The Absent One does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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61

Metascore

7.5

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92%

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69%

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IMDb

7.1 /10

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