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From the Ashes

From the Ashes

20271h 32m

Overview

Jailed for her husband's crime, a woman discovers that her only way out is to solve riddles from her mysterious past.

Directed by Jeremy Wiles
Written by Tiana Wiles
Produced by Karissa Washburn
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Jeanne Neilson

Jeanne Neilson

Emma

Paul du Toit

Paul du Toit

Lucius

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Syreeta Banks

Aretha

Jeremy John Wells

Jeremy John Wells

Myles

Lucy Capri

Lucy Capri

Riley

Debbie Sutcliffe

Debbie Sutcliffe

Dolores

D

Dolores Dermody

Officer Grim

Themes & Keywords

riddlefalse imprisonmentindependent film

About From the Ashes

From the Ashes is a drama film released in 2027 exploring themes of riddle, false imprisonment, independent film. Directed by Jeremy Wiles, it stars Jeanne Neilson, Paul du Toit, Syreeta Banks. Jailed for her husband's crime, a woman discovers that her only way out is to solve riddles from her mysterious past.

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