In Echo Valley, an Apple Original Film from writer Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) and director Michael Pearce, a seemingly quiet life takes a dark and unexpected turn.
The film follows Kate (Julianne Moore), a solitary horse trainer living in rural Pennsylvania, who is thrown into emotional chaos when her daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney) shows up at her doorstep, traumatized, hysterical, and covered in blood. What unfolds is a slow-burning psychological thriller about the bond between a mother and daughter, the complexities of trust, and the gray areas between protection and morality.
Set against a stark and moody backdrop, Echo Valley leans into its emotional weight rather than relying solely on plot twists or violence. The performances are intimate and layered, especially from Moore and Sweeney, who navigate grief, guilt, and desperation in ways that feel personal and raw. With a script rooted in family trauma and choices made in survival mode, the film asks: How far would you go to protect someone you love?
The Knockturnal’s Jai Singh Nanda sat down with stars Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, and Domhnall Gleeson, as well as director Michael Pearce, to discuss a wide range of topics—from the most emotionally intense scenes to what it was like bringing these haunted, complex characters to life.
