Storyline

Hope is an intimate portrait of a military family fractured by the invisible wounds of war. At its heart is Catherine, a decorated soldier and mother who returns from deployment profoundly changed—emotionally withdrawn, plagued by guilt, and struggling with addiction. Her daughter, Hope, once protected by her mother's strength, becomes a witness to her unraveling, forced to mature too quickly amid the chaos of relocation, strained family bonds, and a lack of institutional support. As Catherine battles to reintegrate, her marriage collapses, and the military’s absence of post-deployment care deepens her isolation. Her husband leaves, her daughter grows distant, and Catherine is left with the crushing realization that service came at a cost no one prepared her for.

Key Information

Director Daniel L. Bernardi
Writers Daniel L. Bernardi, Joshua Cardenas
Studio Veteran Documentary Corps
Language EN
Budget $50,000

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Cast & Crew

Catherine Harris

Catherine Harris

Catherine Harris

Taryn Hope Harris

Taryn Hope Harris

Taryn Hope Harris

Will Harris

Will Harris

Will Harris

Frequently Asked Questions

Hope: In the Aftermath of War was released on May 9, 2025.

The runtime of Hope: In the Aftermath of War is 13m.

Hope: In the Aftermath of War is a War, Documentary movie.

Hope: In the Aftermath of War is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hope: In the Aftermath of War was directed by Daniel L. Bernardi.

The main cast of Hope: In the Aftermath of War includes Catherine Harris, Taryn Hope Harris, Will Harris.

Hope: In the Aftermath of War is originally in English.