The Valley (2017 film)

The Valley
Directed by
  • Saila Kariat
Written bySaila Kariat
Produced by
  • Saila Kariat
  • Yumee Jang
Starring
CinematographyPaul Nordin
Edited byRobin Lee
Music by
  • Jacob Yoffee
Production
company
  • Wavefront Productions
Distributed byWavefront Productions
Release dates
  • November 14, 2017 (2017-11-14) (San Diego Asian Film Festival)
  • April 6, 2018 (2018-04-06) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
LanguageEnglish

The Valley is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Saila Kariat. It stars Alyy Khan, Suchitra Pillai, Jake T. Austin, Samina Peerzada, Barry Corbin, Christa B. Allen, Agneeta Thacker, and Salma Khan. The narrative centers on a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur whose world unravels as he searches for answers in the aftermath of his college-aged daughter's suicide.

The film was released theatrically in the United States on March 2, 2018. It received a ilmited theatrical release and mixed critical reception, with particular praise for its handling of mental health themes and performances, though some critics cited tonal inconsistencies and narrative pacing as shortcomings.

The Valley was featured at several film festivals, including the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and the Asian World Film Festival, where it earned accolades for its socially relevant storytelling and direction.