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.
Director: Aoqian Sun · Writer: Aoqian Sun
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.
Embers is a 2026 drama and crime movie from China directed by Aoqian Sun, starring Song Jia, Wen Qi and Zu Feng. It is scheduled to release on November 7, 2026. The running time is 1 h 54 min, in Mandarin.
Embers is scheduled for November 7, 2026.
Embers was directed by Aoqian Sun.
The main cast includes Song Jia, Wen Qi, Zu Feng, Zhang Zhanyi and Ma Ling.
Embers runs 1 h 54 min.
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Aoqian Sun
Song Jia
Wen Qi
Zu Feng
Zhang Zhanyi
Ma Ling