Diego Luna's latest film 'Ashes' premiered in the Special Screenings section at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13. The migration drama follows a young Mexican nanny in Madrid and draws from Brenda Navarro's novel 'Ceniza en la boca.' Early reactions highlight strong performances amid a meandering structure.
The 102-minute feature stars Anna Diaz as Lucila, a 21-year-old woman navigating life in Spain with her younger brother after their mother relocates from Mexico. Sergio Bautista plays the brother, while Adriana Paz portrays the mother. Luna directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Abia Castilla and Diego Rabasa.
