Film Information
Year: 2023
Duration: 110'
Language: VOSE
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
The film The Harvest is a dramatic work that focuses on rural Cambodian life, addressing the challenges faced by farmers in Cambodia. The plot follows a young man who returns to his hometown after years of having migrated to the city in search of better opportunities. Upon his return, he finds a community struggling to survive in the face of economic difficulties and climate changes that threaten their crops and traditional way of life. The story places a strong emphasis on family and community relationships, highlighting how these are tested in times of crisis.
Director
Caylee So is a Cambodian American filmmaker whose work often explores issues of identity, especially in the context of the large diasporas and the new life in the petropolois of arrival. Her cinematic approach is often both emotional and introspective, addressing issues of memory, trauma, and belonging. Caylee So is known for The Harvest (2023), Remembrance and Renewal: Celebrating Cambodian American Stories (2021) and In the Life of Music (2018).