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Stray Embers

Stray Embers

★ 10.0/10•2026•1h 35m•Documentary

After saving his home from a historic wildfire that destroyed his town, a California man opens his doors to displaced families and neighbors, determined to stay rooted in a place that could burn again. Filmed over five years, it captures the bonds, challenges, and tensions that emerge when dozens of people and their dogs live together in the aftermath of disaster.

Erin Brethauer · Director

Tim Hussin · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 17, 2026

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