End of the 1960s. While on his way with his manager to the Cannes Film Festival, Jean-Marc Lancel, international film star, steps out on the road for a wee break. When he returns to the car, it has inexplicably disappeared.

Vacation: a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel.

After the Ashes tells the story of two individuals who find hope and love amidst the struggles and challenges of life after a devastating fire. Through the healing power of friendship and romance, they learn to rebuild their lives and find a new sense of purpose.

"You are worse than her. You won't even give her a chance." "That's just it. Maybe she should have given it more thought. If we hadn't been born, she would have been free. She wouldn't have had to take off." "And we wouldn't have been there. Would you have preferred that?"

I saw my mother rot like a vegetable. One day, she woke up and she was ten years older. And yet, she fought for her life. For nothing.