Led by the Ashes

Led by the Ashes — Plot

Two sisters, Bethânia and Laura, reunite to discuss a family matter. They travel the roads of the Pernambuco hinterland in search of their father's body, Seu Lauro. At home, Bethânia's daughter edits a video in which the living and the dead become intertwined in a game of silences and revelations. Ao Sabor das Cinzas (Led by the Ashes) is a magical realism piece about the collapse of communication and grief conveyed in real time.

• Release date
• October 8, 2026
• Runtime
• 85 min
• Genres
• Drama, Fantasy
• Director
• Taciano Valério

Led by the Ashes — Cast

Everaldo Pontes Lauro/Defunto

G

Guilherme Milleron Lucas

I

Isadora Gibson Isadora

R

Rita de Cássia Renata Veronica Cavalcanti Betânia

M

Maria Lima Laura/ Joana Bruno Goya Mario

R

Rosberg Adonay Isak