Ashes

Plot

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.

About Ashes

Ashes or A Mouthful of Ash (Spanish: Ceniza en la boca) is a 2026 drama film directed by Diego Luna, co-written with Abia Castillo and Diego Rabasa, and based on the same name novel by Brenda Navarro. A Mexican-Spanish co-production, its cast is led by Anna Díaz and Adriana Paz. The film had its world premiere at the Special Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on 13 May 2026. It was released theatrically in Spain on 9 October 2026 by Avalon. The Mexican theatrical release is set for 5 November 2026.

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