Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of the Golden Globe-nominated STARZ Limited Series, The Missing. Featured on numerous critics' "Top TV Shows of the Year" lists, the 8-episode drama stars James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, Tchéky Karyo, Jason Flemyng, Ken Stott and Arsher Ali. Street date is April 14th.
The Missing follows Tony (Nesbitt), a man devastated by the abduction of his young son, Oliver, during a family vacation in France. He becomes obsessed and spends years searching, unable to accept the potential fate of his child. Tony's exhaustive quest fractures his marriage to Emily, played by Frances O' Connor, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her emotionally-gripping role here. Tchéky Karyo plays Julien, the French police detective who launched the initial search for the child. Even though Julien is retired in present day, he too cannot shake the small belief that the child may still be alive.
Told through a fascinating narrative puzzle, The Missing explores the impact of a child's abduction and the emotional cost of obsession and hope. Told simultaneously over two time frames, the thriller is set in both France and London.
Produced by New Pictures and Company Pictures in association with Two Brothers Pictures and Playground, The Missing debuted on BBC One in the UK and on STARZ in the US, during the fall of 2014. The series recently earned two Golden Globe nominations for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television and Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television went to actress Frances O'Connor (Emily Hughes).
STARZ recently announced a second installment of The Missing, which will again be written by brothers Harry and Jack Williams and unfold over two time frames, following a new case with new characters in a new location.
The 2-disc Blu-ray release of The Missing's first season features 1080p video and lossless 5.1 surround. Special features include: