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Release Year2022
Runtime0h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
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DirectorAllison Torem
WritersAllison Torem
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsEssentials
About Essentials
A passing joke between pedestrians in early Quarantine turns into a good excuse to slow down in this bittersweet Chicago short at the intersection of generations.
Directed by Allison Torem, Essentials leans on a strong ensemble — Allison Torem, Austin Pendleton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2022.
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