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Essence

2021 · 11 min

A short, grim trek through a ruined landscape that feels sparse and earnest, carrying a quiet ache of survival.

Directed by
Jake Weisler
Genres
Science fiction, Drama, Adventure
Tagline
After World War III, in 2031, a young man fights his way across a desolate American terrain to see his family and to rediscover the very essence of life -- water.
Overview
After World War III, in 2031, a young man fights his way across a desolate American terrain to see his family and to rediscover the very essence of life -- water.
How it feels
Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Survival, family, isolation, grief
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Jake Weisler
Genres
Science fiction, Drama, Adventure
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
near-future
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour0
Realism6
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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