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Ephemera
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Directed by Bil Richardson. With Anita Shekar Akerkar, Steven Kelly, Sky Soliel.
40/100
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In a strange future, a national security agent with pyrotechnic abilities is horribly burned in battle and develops a fear of fire. She returns to action but cannot shake her fear. She undergoes experimental procedures to gain new powers and sets out to get revenge on those who destroyed her life. This film is reminiscent of such science fiction classics as Blade Runner and Ready Player One.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn a strange future, a national security agent with pyrotechnic abilities is horribly burned in battle and develops a fear of fire. She returns to action but cannot sh…
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MoviHero lists September 4, 2026 as the release date for Ephemera. Bil Richardson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Anita Shekar Akerkar as Ephemera, Steven Kelly as Director Jim Cabot, Sky Soliel as Sergeant, Bil Richardson as Bald Man. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 4, 2026
GenresScience Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 27m
DirectorBil Richardson
CastAnita Shekar Akerkar as Ephemera, Steven Kelly as Director Jim Cabot, Sky Soliel as Sergeant, Bil Richardson as Bald Man
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Ephemera runs 1h 27m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 40/100 (4/10) from 1 votes. Updated Oct 22, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
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