A former gang member trying to rebuild his life is pulled back into the criminal underworld of Luanda after a mysterious disappearance.

Luanda, present day. Once deeply involved in the city’s underground crime network, Miguel “Mika” Silva has spent the last five years trying to rebuild a quiet and honest life.
Working as a mechanic in a crowded neighborhood, he keeps his past hidden — until his younger brother suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances.
Desperate for answers, Mika is forced to return to the world he tried to escape. As he navigates the city’s shadowy networks of crime, he uncovers a dangerous system involving corruption, illegal trade, and powerful figures operating behind the scenes.
Each step brings him closer to the truth, but also deeper into a world where trust is fragile and betrayal is inevitable.
As tensions rise, Mika must confront his past choices and decide how far he is willing to go to save his family — even if it means losing himself again.
Ashes of Luanda is a raw and intense portrait of urban survival, where every decision carries consequences.

João Pedro Mendes

109 minutes

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Many scenes were shot in real neighborhoods of Luanda without closing the streets, allowing the film to capture authentic city life and natural crowd reactions