Doua Moua and Caylee So’s Family Drama ‘The Harvest’ Tackles Generational Trauma, Identity, and Bonds

Written by Doua Moua and directed by Caylee So (In the Life of Music – Cambodia’s official Oscar submission), the family drama feature film The Harvest, will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting June 20, 2025 from Freestyle Digital Media.

Starring in the film are Doua Moua (Gran Torino, Disney’s Mulan), Perry Yung (Warrior, The Knick, Bunnylovr), Dawn Ying Yuen (Forge), Chrisna Chhor, and Lucas Velazquez (100 Dias Para Enamorarnos, The House of Flowers).

The Harvest made its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and went on to screen at major festivals including Outfest Fusion, CAAMFest, and the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The Harvest has garnered numerous accolades, including the Audience Award at the Seattle Asian-American Film Festival, a Special Jury Award at the Cambodian International Film Festival, and a nomination for the Anti Defamation League Stand Up Award, highlighting its emotional resonance and powerful impact.

A CAPE x Black List and Academy Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist screenplay, The Harvest is a grounded and heartfelt exploration of generational trauma, identity, and the intricate bonds that define family. When Thai returns to Southern California after years in San Francisco, he’s forced to confront his estranged family, a domineering father suffering from kidney failure, and the burdens placed on his mother and sister in a traditional, male-centered household. With its universal themes and emotional depth, the film has resonated powerfully with both audiences and critics.

“The Harvest stands as a heartfelt tribute to resilience and the delicate threads of family and identity,” said director Caylee So. “My hope is that audiences will see their own stories reflected in ours and feel uplifted by the strength and beauty of our shared humanity.”

“It’s about what we inherit, the love and the wounds, and how we make peace with both. There’s a quiet stillness to the pain we carry in families, and my hope is that The Harvest resonates with anyone who has ever questioned their place in a family or longed to be seen,” said writer and star Doua Moua. “At its core, this film is also about giving a voice to underrepresented communities, those whose stories are too often overlooked, so they can finally be heard and felt on screen.”

Watch the official trailer for The Harvest.

Jesse Metcalfe, Eric Roberts Star in Indie Drama film ‘The Comic Shop’

The indie dramedy film The Comic Shop stars Jesse Metcalfe as Mike, a comic shop owner who thinks his dreams are over.

Also starring in the movie are Tristan Mays, Micah Giovanni, and Eric Roberts.

Directed by Jonathan L. Bowen, is now available on digital as of April 11, 2025.

Mike D’Angelo owns a small comic shop in a Las Vegas strip mall. Though he finished art school and briefly worked as a comic book illustrator, Mike had to resort to what his parents call “Plan B,” building his own business. Having to give up most of his creative ambitions and with the pandemic taking a toll on Mike’s World Comics, he’s had to reinvent the store and lay off his best worker and closest friend, Alex. Though he thinks his dreams are behind him, he yearns to return to his true passion, art …then they meet Brandon and together, the three of them save each other and realize their dreams.

Watch the trailer for The Comic Shop.

Watch an official clip from The COMiC Shop