Disappearance (2017 Dutch film)

Disappearance is a 2017 Dutch drama film directed by Boudewijn Koole. The film follows Roos, a young woman who travels to Norway to visit her estranged and ailing mother, Louise. Louise lives a solitary life in a remote, stark landscape. As Roos tries to reconnect with her mother, old tensions and unresolved issues resurface, forcing them to confront their complex and painful past. The film explores themes of family, abandonment, regret, and the struggle for reconciliation. It received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly from Rifka Lodeizen as Roos and Elsie de Brauw as Louise, and its atmospheric cinematography.