I knew this was low budget while I was watching it but I didn't know HOW low budget it was. It is impressive that they managed to tell this story with less than 150k, so kudos to everyone involved. It looked great, the sound was awesome, and it had some good acting too, even if some of the accents were distracting. It was more slow and artsy than I was expecting, but not bad. Recommended if you're into this type of experimental films.
Trail of Ashes
2020
Fantasy / Mystery / Thriller

Trail of Ashes
2020
Fantasy / Mystery / Thriller
Synopsis
The search for the empress's daughter reunites two long lost brothers who grew up on opposite sides of a war and now must choose between family bonds and political alliances.
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December 01, 2020 at 06:02 PM
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Two extra stars for effort
A compelling world.
I was very intrigued with the world the story is set in. The costumes, the ambience in general, the cultures, it all felt rich and left with plenty of room to explore. If the story were to continue, I think it would work better as a series, instead of a trilogy. This is not your regular action-adventure fantasy film. It is an indie-slow burn- mystery with little magic/sorcery (which is as much as I like anyways). Looking forward to explore more of this world.
I am on your side
The Lothos Empire takes over the indigenous population and builds their capital city Num on the "tombs of their ancestors." Now in present time, they want to reclaim their country. Ran (Arturo Lizardi) impersonates a "Quill" who questions a prisoner about the disappearance of the daughter of the Empress, one of several girls to go missing.
The film is filled with flashbacks and confusing scenes with little action or a decent plot. The accents were all over the place making understanding the feature a chore within itself, not how I like to watch films.
Guide: No swearing. Brief sex. No nudity.