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In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1997) | Criteria

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In the Rivers of Mercy Angst

United States • English • 1997 • 21m

Director

Ayoka Chenzira

Drama Fantasy Shorts

Synopsis

In this magical-realist tale, a woman fights to free herself from a malevolent spirit known as the Keeper of Memory.

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Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorAyoka Chenzira

WriterAyoka Chenzira

ComposerJean-Paul Bourelly

EditorLiette Pedraza

ProducerAyoka Chenzira

Cast

Dilmaas Mercy Angst

Thomas Pinnockas KOM (Keeper of Memory)

Olga M. Campbellas Abydos (Keeper of Dreams)

Haj Chenzira Pinnockas Storyteller

as Narrator