Harper

After watched This film . I showed it to my family first. Fortunately, I felt that the relationship at home was eased, especially my father, who cried after reading it, and his attitude towards me changed, and he began to tell me some of his thoughts. And my grandfather was willing to have surgery after watching this movie. These are all unexpected gains. " Director Kate Bohan Is Absolutely extraordinary.

Back in the day, my neighborhood pals would gather at someone's house w/a color TV (in the 70's not everyone could afford one.) And ocassionally instead of cartoons, once in a blue moon, we'd be treated to a 30 min afterschool special usually about kids in crisis. So when I stumbled across the trailer, I decided to take my own elementary age daughter & even got some friends w/kids to go watch this one afternoon. And actually the kidz really seemed to get into it...the story seemed to strike a chord especially in one who's adopted.

Obviousy this was a very limited budget type of flick, so if you're expecting production values like the latest Spiderman reboot, you'll be disappointed. But the girls in our group got into it as a character study. I mean how often is the main protagonist in a film an 11 yr old girl?

You can't choose your family & Harper shows how life's circumstance can push one into situations beyond our control but relationship building with extended family contains a fragile beauty that can color ones life in this coming of age story.

I'm so honored to get such a fantastic starring for this film. Working for this film gives me so much pride and I owe all of my thanks to my amazing co-workers and Director. Their excitement and care for the work we do inspires me every day to work harder and help put on these amazing result. I'm excited and grateful for future and the opportunity to grow as a part of this film and crew.

Lift up your head princess, if not, the crown falls.

The themes of "Harper" are very personal to me. I drew inspiration from my own childhood and life story, letting my personal experiences and memories help me breathe life into the film.

This is a touching story with tears in laughter and laughter in tears, positing that above all else, love is the strongest armor; that the most difficult times will eventually end, and hope will carry you through. And with those insights, I hope people will learn to have more empathy for each other and be supportive of people less fortunate than themselves.

I am also honored to work with my crew. They are very talented and worked so hard to bring their knowledge and experience as creators to bear in helping me bring this project to life. Without all of them there would be no movie. They are the real heroes and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

We all have hardships in our lifetimes and unfortunately there are some experiences that we cannot avoid. All we can do sometimes is make the best of what we have and hope that there will be people who are kind to us along the way. For me it is a story that stirs my soul and shakes me to the core. I hope that it does the same for you.

This was one one the most heartfelt movies I have seen a in a long time. Kayla Bohan's acting was marvelous, so powerful yet subtle. She make me go from crying to smiling, to being angry. Her entire performance throughout the movie was a real tour de force. Very impressive indeed for a 11 year old!

The story was beautifully written, and the filming was exquisite. The director, Kate Bohan is one of the most fascinating filmmakers of her generation.

The ending was a big surprise, and I left the theater with a lifted heart. I would watch this movie over and over, and I will highly recommend it to everyone.

Isadora Pastragus, actress/musician.