Man of the Harvest (2020): Story, Trailer & Viewing Guide

Man of the Harvest is a 15-minute short film directed and written by Orion Eshel and Luther Clayton. At its centre are two young friends, Owen and Kevin, whose ordinary days are shaped by nature, music and the closeness of their friendship. The story takes a painful turn when a school shooting interrupts that world. This is a spoiler-light introduction to the film, followed by an official trailer and practical viewing information.

• 2020 short film
• 15 minutes
• Orion Eshel & Luther Clayton
• Gabriel Bateman & Elisha Henig

What happens in Man of the Harvest?

The film follows Kevin and Owen, two boys discovering meaning in the small details of their world. Their shared curiosity gives the early premise its warmth: friendship is built from time spent together, not from a grand event. Then an act of violence changes how those moments are understood. The official descriptions focus on the immediate human cost of a school shooting and on the loss of an everyday life that felt secure.

That contrast is why the short film's subject matters. Its synopsis places the boys' relationship first, so the violence is understood through what it takes away. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, the film's premise points instead toward a reflective, emotionally difficult story about friendship and grief. We have kept this overview free of ending details.

The people behind the short film

Eshel and Clayton wrote and directed the film. Gabriel Bateman plays Owen and Elisha Henig plays Kevin. The Norwich Film Festival's film page lists it as a 15-minute short and provides a trailer; Sundance Collab also describes the filmmakers' intent. These are useful starting points if you want to learn about the work before deciding whether its subject is right for you.

Watch the official trailer

The trailer below is published by Norwich Film Festival. It shows footage from the actual film. It is a trailer, not a stream of the full short film.

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