Ashes
Ceniza en la Boca
Synopsis
Lucila leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite with their mother in Madrid, who had left a few years earlier to chase a better future. When they finally arrive, the bitter, suffocating reality that awaits them proves far harsher than Lucila had imagined. Still, she is determined to make the most of this fragile new life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sarajevo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Luna
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego Luna, Abia Castillo, Diego Rabasa, Brenda Navarro
- Original Title
- Ceniza en la Boca
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- La Corriente del Golfo, Animal de Luz Films, Inicia Films, Perro Azul
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Luna
Diego Luna, Abia Castillo, Diego Rabasa, Brenda Navarro
Sofi Escudé
Inna Payán, Valérie Delpierre, Diego Rabasa, Luis Salinas, Diego Luna
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Luna
Director
Diego Luna
Writer
Abia Castillo
Writer
Diego Rabasa
Writer
Inna Payán
Producer
Valérie Delpierre
Producer
Diego Rabasa
Producer
Luis Salinas
Producer
Diego Luna
Producer
Sofi Escudé
Editor
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What is Ashes about?
Lucila leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite with their mother in Madrid, who had left a few years earlier to chase a better future. When they finally arrive, the bitter, suffocating reality that awaits them proves far harsher than Lucila had imagined. Still, she is determined to make the most of this fragile new life.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Diego Luna.
Who stars in Ashes?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Anna Díaz, Adriana Paz, Luisa Huertas, Teresa Lozano, Guillermo Ríos.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is Ashes based on a book or true story?
Ashes is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Brenda Navarro", Novel: "Brenda Navarro".