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The Ningyo

2017 · 26 min

This is a focused and driven journey into the pursuit of a profound scientific discovery.

Directed by
Miguel Ortega
Genres
Adventure
Overview
Dr. Marlowe, a paleontologist and professor, finds a piece of a map pointing to the place where the Ningyo, the mythical Japanese creature, could be found. The legend claims whomever consumes its flesh will attain remarkable longevity. He presents the project to his peers, who mock and dismiss him as a fraud. He decides to risk everything and go after the Ningyo on his own in hopes to bring to light what could be one of the greatest contributions to science. What he could not anticipate is that, in his search, he is confronted with a choice that puts the very foundations of his morality to the test.
How it feels
Earnest and tense. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Science, ambition, morality, exploration
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Miguel Ortega
Genres
Adventure
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
adventure
Directed by
Miguel Ortega
Written by
Gregory Collins, Miguel Ortega, Tran Ma
Music
Daniel Dombrowsky
Cinematography
Michael Epple
Runtime
26 min
Country
United States of America

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