THE STORY
Jeshuco, an 18-year-old indigenous youth, lives in harmony with the Amazon River along with his grandfather Yawá and the pink river dolphin, his companion since childhood. When he discovers the river is dying from contamination upstream, Jeshuco must journey upstream to find Ayahumo, an eccentric shaman.
ALL EPISODES
Act 4
The Origin
Limits of power
Is violence the answer?
Act 5
The Ritual
Sacrifice
What am I willing to give?
Act 5
Upstream
Choice and consequence
Is the fight over?
FROM THE WORLD OF UPRIVER
A Jaguar Who Owns the Night
Jaguar POV — Amazon Night Ambient
The otorongo does not fear. The otorongo IS what others fear. One night inside the senses of a jaguar moving through his territory. Companion piece to A Dolphin That Never Sleeps — same Amazon, opposite element.
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A Dolphin That Never Sleeps
Underwater Amazon Ambient
What does the Amazon look like through eyes that are always half-dreaming? 7 minutes. Entirely underwater. No narration. POV of a pink river dolphin drifting through roots, ancient creatures, and visions.
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