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Anthem: Homunculus
Episode 3: Mnemonic
Season 1, Ep. 3
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Struggling with the fragility of memory, Ceann tries to make a virtual relationship work with a long-distance lover (Mari Moriarty) and confronts a disturbing relationship with his boarding school teacher Father Angus (Alan Mandell).
Songs in this episode: "Gog and Demagogue," "Duet With America," and "Metaphor."
Produced by Topic Studios.
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