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Essence

20222mMovieAnimation

An animated interpretation of the poem "The Dead" By Sophia de Mello Breyner. This adaptation follows the perpetual cycle of the immaterial abyss, the faceless human remains, walking hungry for our bodies, wanting to taste once more the true essence of life.

DirectorsAsa·Alice do Carmo
WritersAsa·Alice do Carmo

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Cast · Directed by Asa

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Asa
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Essence hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 12, 2022. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.