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Road Trip Explores Life, Death, and Connection in 'Anima'

3/13/2026

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Story summary

Anima is a sci-fi drama directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie that follows Beck, a young woman coping with her father's death and career struggles.
Beck becomes the driver for Paul, a wealthy man preparing to upload his consciousness, and their road trip through New England reveals their contrasting lives.
The journey deepens their connection as the film explores technology, mortality, and human relationships, with Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira delivering performances.

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Story summary

Anima is a sci-fi drama directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie that follows Beck, a young woman coping with her father's death and career struggles.
Beck becomes the driver for Paul, a wealthy man preparing to upload his consciousness, and their road trip through New England reveals their contrasting lives.
The journey deepens their connection as the film explores technology, mortality, and human relationships, with Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira delivering performances.