The Essence

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The Essence

2019

0h 28m

10.0(1 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Off a major event, Isaac attempts to get his life back on track. Will he succeed in doing so?

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16 members

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Ashley Chin

Isaac

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Michael Maris

Marcus

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Dorcas Shola Fapson

Ava

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Aymen Hamdouchi

Yuseff

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Suspect

Weebs

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Nico James

Jacob

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Ehijele Mohammed

Ryan

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Linda Hargreaves

Mum

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Elarica Johnson

Sade

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Liam Woon

Jeweller

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Hari Sajjan

Kash

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Stefan Sinclair

Leon

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Milique Douglas-Beckford

Little Josh

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Giggs

N.T

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Rashid Kasirye

Cameraman

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Roony Keefe

Taxi Driver

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