Honey and Ashes
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60% Critic Match

Honey and Ashes

6.0 / 10 1998 1h 20mNR French
Drama

Storyline

Set against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary North Africa, this drama follows three women as they navigate the complex interplay between tradition and modernity. Each woman, driven by her own desires for success and meaningful relationships, faces societal pressures and cultural constraints that test their resolve. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they reveal the shared struggles and resilience needed to overcome the obstacles placed in their path.

Cast & Crew

Nozha Khouadra

Nozha Khouadra

Leila

Lead
SM

Samia Mzali

Naima

Amel Hedhili

Amel Hedhili

Amina

Jamel Sassi

Jamel Sassi

Idriss

NN

Naji Najeh

Moha

Mouna Noureddine

Mouna Noureddine

AL

Abdelmajid Lakhal

FB

Faouzia Badr

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nadia Fares's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Honey and Ashes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker