Diego Luna presents migration drama ‘Ceniza en la boca’ in Morelia

Director and actor Diego Luna presented his latest feature film, ‘Ceniza en la boca’, at the Morelia International Film Festival. Based on the award-winning novel by Mexican author Brenda Navarro, the film explores themes of maternal abandonment, family fragmentation, and the isolation experienced during migration.

The story follows Lucila, a young woman living in Spain, as she navigates the complexities of reuniting with her mother and brother after years of separation. The narrative highlights the struggle to build community and find a sense of belonging in a foreign environment, specifically touching upon the difficulties of life in Madrid and Barcelona.

Luna noted that his adaptation focused on the specific emotional thread of a daughter growing up in the absence of her mother. The film, which previously had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, is part of the Mexican feature film competition in Morelia and is scheduled for theatrical release in Mexico on November 5.