Ash (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Series · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2013, Ash is a war & politics and drama series.

What it’s about. 1938, Soviet Russia. There were two of them, both strong and courageous. But one fateful day, Igor Petrov, the commander of a Red Army unit, is compelled to exchange ID papers with a satecracker known as Ash. The incident leads both men to start their lives completely anew. For the following ten years, Petrov and Ash will live their lives in the fear of discovery. They will commit acts of bravery and insidious crimes in the name of the other so that the thiet becomes a hero, while the commander turns into a violent outlaw. The only thing they have in common is a tragic, painful love for the same woman. For ten years they will each encounter death and destruction before fate brings them together once more. There will be two of them again - strong and courageous, ready to fight for their love.. with the knowledge that retribution awaits them.

Who’s in it. Ash stars Vladimir Mashkov as Igor Anatolievich Petrov, Evgeny Mironov as Arseny Nikolayevich Skvortsov, Elena Lyadova as Rita (Igor's wife) and Sergey Garmash as Major Zakhar Ignatievich Kupriyanov (MIA investigator), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ash page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ash tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ash (2013)?
In US, Ash is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ash worth watching?
Ash holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ash?
Ash stars Vladimir Mashkov, Evgeny Mironov, Elena Lyadova, Sergey Garmash and Chulpan Khamatova.
When was Ash released?
Ash was released in 2013.