Cenizas (2018)
As Cotopaxi spews ash, issuing an eerie penumbra over Quito, a young woman confronts dormant familial conflicts. Desperate for a place to store her things as volcanic disaster looms, Caridad turns to her long-estranged father Galo for help. Galo abandoned Caridad’s mother long ago and is eager to make amends, but questions concerning the nature of his transgressions linger, straining communication between father and daughter and casting grave doubts over the possibility of reconciliation.
Director: Juan Sebastián Jácome
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 14, 2018
Cast
- Samanta Caicedo - Caridad
- Diego Naranjo - Galo
- Juana Estrella - Julia
- Estela Álvarez - Alicia (Abuela)
- Pavel Almeida - Arturo
Screenplay
- Víctor Mares (Script Consultant)
- Juan Sebastián Jácome
- Miguel Machalski (Script Consultant)
Music: Xavier Muller
Cinematography: Simon Brauer
Editing: Germán Tejeira, Julián Goyoaga
Production: Abaca Films, Raindogs Cine
Country: Ecuador, Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
volcano, estranged father, volcanic eruption, father daughter reunion, ecuador, accusation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cenizas about?
- As Cotopaxi spews ash, issuing an eerie penumbra over Quito, a young woman confronts dormant familial conflicts. Desperate for a place to store her things as volcanic disaster looms, Caridad turns to her long-estranged father Galo for help. Galo abandoned Caridad’s mother long ago and is eager to make amends, but questions concerning the nature of his transgressions linger, straining communication between father and daughter and casting grave doubts over the possibility of reconciliation.
- Who directed Cenizas?
- Cenizas was directed by Juan Sebastián Jácome.
- Who stars in Cenizas?
- Cenizas stars Samanta Caicedo, Diego Naranjo, Juana Estrella, Estela Álvarez, Pavel Almeida.
- How long is Cenizas?
- Cenizas has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Cenizas?
- Cenizas is a Drama film.
- Where was Cenizas produced?
- Cenizas was produced in Ecuador, Uruguay.