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Grief and Hope: Daisy Ridley's Journey in 'We Bury the Dead'

1/2/2026

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Ava's Body Retrieval

We Bury the Dead, directed by Zak Hilditch, is set in Tasmania after a nuclear disaster that killed over 500,000.
Ava, portrayed by Daisy Ridley (actress), volunteers for a body retrieval team seeking her missing husband.
The film centers on grief and emotional healing.
It reveals Ava's relationship through flashbacks.
Critics praise Ridley's performance, though some note pacing issues, and it opens in theaters on January 2, 2026.

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Ava's Body Retrieval

We Bury the Dead, directed by Zak Hilditch, is set in Tasmania after a nuclear disaster that killed over 500,000.
Ava, portrayed by Daisy Ridley (actress), volunteers for a body retrieval team seeking her missing husband.
The film centers on grief and emotional healing.
It reveals Ava's relationship through flashbacks.
Critics praise Ridley's performance, though some note pacing issues, and it opens in theaters on January 2, 2026.