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Ashes

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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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Ben Kenigsberg RogerEbert.com May 25, 2026
While I can’t say whether it’s a faithful adaptation, its expository style might have been better-suited to the page. Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar IndieWire May 13, 2026
A-
The tonal subtlety of “Ashes,” which doesn’t undermine its quietly heartbreaking poignancy, showcases an artistic maturity on Luna’s part. Go to Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International May 13, 2026
Without sentimentality or melodramatics, Ashes honours its characters’ battle to persevere. Go to Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) 4 days ago
3/5
Diego Luna uses Brenda Navarro's novel as a starting point to craft a story about identity that avoids clichés and platitudes. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Andrea Zamora Sensacine 5 days ago
3/5
Ashes is a decent, conventional drama whose main strength lies in its protagonist. Anna Díaz portrays Lucila with immense charisma and remarkable authenticity. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan) Stereo Geeks (Podcast) Sep 29, 2026
Ashes may be a quiet film but it packs a punch with its relatable immigrant story. The performances are natural and effecting, and the direction allows the actors and story to shine. This is a film that will speak to so many immigrant experiences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Diego Luna

Director

Anna Díaz

Actor

Adriana Paz

Actor

Luisa Huertas

Actor

Guillermo Rios

Actor

Sergio "Keko" Bautista

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Movie Info

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.
Director
Diego Luna
Producer
Inna Payán, Valérie Delpierre, Luis Salinas, Diego Rabasa, Diego Luna
Screenwriter
Abia Castillo, Diego Rabasa, Diego Luna
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 38m
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