The film is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Spain and France that brought together a team of European film industry professionals in the province of Teruel. Its main locations include the vineyards and facilities of Bodegas Rubus, as well as the architectural heritage of Rubielos de Mora, whose spaces form part of the story’s setting
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Behind the camera is Hanako Footman, a British-Japanese actress and writer known for her work in productions such as The Crown and Crime 101. With "The Harvest," Footman makes the leap into feature-film directing after building a career linked to both acting and literature. Her first novel, Mongrel, was a finalist for literary awards including the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and the Polari Prize.
A STORY OF GRIEF AND NEW BEGINNINGS AMONG THE VINEYARDS
The film tells the story of Robyn, a woman who travels to rural Spain after the tragic death of her best friend, Sophia. Looking for a way to cope with her loss, she decides to take part in the grape harvest, an experience that confronts her with physical exertion, the silence of her surroundings and the challenges of communicating in an unfamiliar language.
In this setting, the process of picking grapes and turning them into wine becomes a reflection of the protagonist’s own emotional journey. As her stay progresses, Robyn begins to find new ways to face her pain and reconnect with the world around her.
During her journey, she meets Cole, an American traveler, and forms a close bond with Eva, a young local grape picker. Both encounters will be important to her recovery and to the way she looks toward the future. The story thus combines personal drama with the rural landscape and the culture of the grape harvest.
ACTORS FROM "OUTLANDER," "SPENCER" AND "INDUSTRY" IN TERUEL
The cast of The Harvest brings together international and Spanish performers. They include Jack Farthing, known for films such as Spencer and The Lost Daughter, alongside Izzy Meikle-Small, who has appeared in the series Outlander, and Nick Bishop, who is associated with the television production Industry.
The cast is completed by Valencian actress and playwright Eva Mir and Spanish-Italian performer Allegra Venturi. They are all part of a production that has brought together different careers and nationalities in locations across the province of Teruel.
Cinematography is handled by Naomi Amarger, a French filmmaker whose work includes projects featured at international festivals such as Sundance, with The Disappearance of Shere Hite, and the Berlinale, with Le rendez-vous de l'été.
