The Ashes

Cursed by the previous ruler, the throne of Masanga has been vacant for 3 decades and whoever attempt to claim it dies. A stern village boy set on a path to cleanse it and bring amity to his land.

  • Wurie Bah
    Writer
    Gina, Return of Gina, Temple of Ghosts, Deadly Twins
  • Musa Orjuni Dumbuya
    Director
  • Wurie Bah
    Producer
  • Solomon Lassayo
    Key Cast
    "Hassan"
  • Hawa Kamara
    Key Cast
    "Sia"
  • Mariama Serray Conteh
    Key Cast
    "Yekain"
  • Hannah Big H Daramy
    Key Cast
    "She Queen"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Sierra Leone
  • Country of Filming:
    Sierra Leone
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Musa Orjuni Dumbuya

Musa Orjuni Dumbuya is a young Sierra Leonean actor and director with 15 years of experience in both theatrical and film acting. Before his debut as a lead director, Musa served as a 1st AD for several projects in Sierra Leone. Nominated for Best Director in the 2020 National Entertainment Awards.

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Director Statement

"My dream is to make Sierra Leone film recognizable in the world market and I am putting that passion in to my work and The Ashes has a reflection of my passion and my dream."