Ashes is a grounded psychological drama about loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of crossing a line you can’t undo. The story follows Camille, a sharp and composed attorney assigned to a high-stakes divorce case—only to discover she’s representing her best friend’s husband. As professional boundaries blur and personal history resurfaces, Camille is pulled into a quiet but dangerous emotional conflict that threatens everything she’s built. The film focuses on subtle tension, internal struggle, and character-driven performances rather than overt drama. Strong emotional range and restraint are essential.
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Sharp, composed, and emotionally disciplined. A high level attorney who prides herself on control—of her environment, her image, and herself. She doesn’t react, she calculates. But beneath that control is a woman carrying unresolved history and buried desire. When assigned to her best friend’s divorce case, Camille is forced into close proximity with a past she never fully dealt with. Her strength becomes her weakness as cracks begin to form.
Calm, intelligent, and quietly intense. Ethan is a successful tech founder in the middle of a divorce that he claims he wants to keep clean—but there’s more beneath the surface. He’s emotionally aware, observant, and knows how to read people. He doesn’t chase—he waits. And when Camille re-enters his life, he recognizes something in her before she’s ready to face it herself. Needs an actor with grounded presence, natural charisma, and the ability to communicate emotion through stillness.
Warm, vibrant, and emotionally open. Lisa is the heart of the story—the kind of person who loves deeply and trusts fully. She co-built a successful company with her husband and believes in loyalty, even when things fall apart. Her friendship with Camille is genuine and rooted in years of trust, which makes the betrayal at the center of the story even more devastating. Looking for an actress who brings authenticity, warmth, and emotional vulnerability. The audience must feel her.
Sharp, observant, and unfiltered. Zaria is the one person who sees what others miss. She reads people quickly and doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. She becomes a quiet pressure point in the story—never overstepping, but always aware when something isn’t right. Needs strong presence, subtle intensity, and natural delivery.
Dominant, calculated, and unapologetically results-driven. Marcus runs the firm with a “win at all costs” mentality. He sees people as assets or liabilities—and expects total loyalty. Looking for a commanding actor who can control a room without raising their voice.