Led by the Ashes

Led by the Ashes

2026 · 85 min · Drama, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Taciano Valério · Written by Taciano Valério

In theaters Oct 8, 2026

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