Embers

Name: Embers
Director: Aoqian Sun
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2026-11-07
Cast: Song Jia, Wen Qi, Zu Feng, Zhang Zhanyi, Ma Ling

2026 · 114 min · Drama, Crime

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.

Directed by Aoqian Sun · Written by Aoqian Sun

In theaters Nov 7, 2026

Cast

Song Jia Huang Yan
Wen Qi Yao Xue
Zu Feng
Zhang Zhanyi
Ma Ling

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