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.
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Cast
13 people
Everaldo Pontes
Lauro/Defunto
Known for
Central Station
Behind the Sun
Guilherme Milleron
Lucas
No other roles listed
Isadora Gibson
Isadora
Also in
The Blue Trail
Neighboring Sounds
Rita de Cássia
Renata
Veronica Cavalcanti
Betânia
Known for
Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures
Maria Lima
Laura/ Joana
Bruno Goya
Mario
Also in
Rivers of Fate
Aruanas
Rosberg Adonay
Isak
No other roles listed
Clecio Vilanova
Benício
No other roles listed
Geyson Luiz
Lauro jovem
Also in
Maria: The Outlaw Legend
Sangue por Sangue
Aretha Luna
Alexia
No other roles listed
Buda Lira
Miguel
Known for
Aquarius
Bacurau
Taciano Valério Director · Carla Francine Writer Vanderson Santos Writer
First release January 30, 2026 · Produced in Brazil · Production Casa de Cinema de Olinda
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Autorias Filmes
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Casa de Cinema de Olinda
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Brazil
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Original title
Ao Sabor das Cinzas
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · January 30, 2026
Premiere · Mostra de Cinema de Tiradentes
Brazil · October 22, 2026
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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