Ashes (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Ashes is a documentary film directed by Oier Plaza, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.
Who’s in it. Ashes stars Antón Gandarias as Self, Unai Egia as Self, František Suchý as Self (archive footage) and František Suchý as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ashes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashes page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashes (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ashes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ashes worth watching?
- Ashes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ashes?
- Ashes stars Antón Gandarias, Unai Egia, František Suchý and František Suchý.
- When was Ashes released?
- Ashes was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.