The Valley (2017 film)
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| Written by | Saila Kariat |
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| Cinematography | Paul Nordin |
| Edited by | Robin Lee |
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| Distributed by | Wavefront Productions |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Language | English |
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.