Vanished Into the Night (2024): Story, review, and cast
Original Title: Svaniti nella notte
Release Date: July 11, 2024
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Language: Italian, English
Country: Italy
Director: Renato De Maria
Writers: Patxi Amezcua, Alejo Flah, Luca Infascelli
Production Company: Picomedia
Streaming: Netflix
Storyline
Riccardo Scamarcio portrays Pietro in “Vanished Into the Night,” a film about a father embroiled in a contentious divorce. His life takes a dire turn when his children disappear from their secluded country home. Faced with mounting personal and emotional turmoil, Pietro embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind their disappearance and rescue them.
Reviews
User Review: Rating: 3/10
“Disappointingly Tedious from Start to Finish”
The plot of this movie is weak, and the character development is mediocre. The narrative is cluttered with clichés, and key plot points seem forced. The ending is rushed and unsatisfying, leaving viewers with more questions than answers. It’s a tedious watch that fails to live up to its potential.
Critic Review:
The film has been criticized for its lack of depth and engaging plot. The attempt to blend drama and suspense falls short as the characters remain one-dimensional and the storyline meanders. Critics have noted that the movie’s climax fails to deliver a coherent resolution, making it a letdown overall.
Characters
Pietro (Riccardo Scamarcio): A father grappling with a messy divorce while desperately searching for his missing children.
Elena (Annabelle Wallis): Pietro’s estranged wife, who becomes entangled in the search for their children.
Nicola (Massimiliano Gallo): A key ally in Pietro’s quest to find his children.
Bianca (Gaia Coletti): A friend who provides crucial support to Pietro.
Giovanni (Lorenzo Ferrante): A local figure with knowledge about the case.
Cast
Riccardo Scamarcio as Pietro
Annabelle Wallis as Elena
Massimiliano Gallo as Nicola
Gaia Coletti as Bianca
Lorenzo Ferrante as Giovanni
Giordano Agrusta as Salvatore
Arturo Alessandri as Boss
Martina Colaninno as Sosia Bianca
Giandomenico Cupaiuolo as Santo
Carmine D’Ippolito as Camionista
Konstadinos Danikas as Yorgo
Giovanni De Maria as Sergente
Giuseppe Gimmi as Benzinaio
Francesco Iacobellis as Istruttore
Gerhard Koloneci as Criminale Uno
Massimo Legari as Sosia Giovanni
Nicola Moschetti as Amico Nicola
Radu Murarasu as Criminale Duo
