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.

Led by the Ashes (2026)

October 22, 2026 85 min

DramaFantasy

Director: Taciano Valério  ·  Writers: Taciano Valério, Vanderson Santos, Carla Francine

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.

Director

Taciano Valério

Cast

Everaldo Pontes Lauro/Defunto Guilherme Milleron Lucas Isadora Gibson Isadora Rita de Cássia Renata Veronica Cavalcanti Betânia Maria Lima Laura/ Joana Bruno Goya Mario Rosberg Adonay Isak Clecio Vilanova Benício Geyson Luiz Lauro jovem Aretha Luna Alexia Buda Lira Miguel