Embers
我们仅有一次的人生
Synopsis
Huang Yan, a terminally ill crematorium worker, accidentally mixed up two sets of ashes during her work. When she confessed the truth, neither family wanted to swap them back. Only Yao Xue, the daughter of one of the deceased, believed Huang Yan. The two embarked on a wild and absurd journey to return the ashes, where they came to understand life anew and chose to live bravely in the face of death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aoqian Sun
- Screenplay & Story
- Aoqian Sun
- Original Title
- 我们仅有一次的人生
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Tencent Penguin Pictures, TR.MOVIE, 北京初之影业有限公司, Jiangxi Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aoqian Sun
Aoqian Sun
Department Leadership Roster
Aoqian Sun
Director
Aoqian Sun
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Embers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Embers about?
Huang Yan, a terminally ill crematorium worker, accidentally mixed up two sets of ashes during her work. When she confessed the truth, neither family wanted to swap them back. Only Yao Xue, the daughter of one of the deceased, believed Huang Yan. The two embarked on a wild and absurd journey to return the ashes, where they came to understand life anew and chose to live bravely in the face of death.
Who directed Embers?
Embers was directed by Aoqian Sun.
Who stars in Embers?
The principal cast of Embers includes Song Jia, Wen Qi, Zu Feng, Zhang Zhanyi, Ma Ling.
When was Embers released and how long is it?
Embers was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.