The Quintessence
To bury the past, Velasco must confront what still haunts him.
Velasco, a journalist tired of his mundane life, decides to accompany Cecilia, his ex-partner, to help with the preparations for a ceremony commemorating the death of one of his childhood friends.Consumed by his depression and pessimistic view of the world, Velasco will have to face his inner demons when he runs into an unexpected acquaintance.
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Velasco, a journalist tired of his mundane life, decides to accompany Cecilia, his ex-partner, to help with the preparations for a ceremony commemorating the death of one of his childhood friends. Consumed by his depression and pessimistic view of the world, Velasco will have to face his inner demons when he runs into an unexpected acquaintance.
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- Budget
- $600
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- Release date
- Jun 22, 2025
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
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- Language
- Spanish
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