The official trailer for Do No Harm has been released, offering a first look at the upcoming medical thriller from writer-director Chris Hartwell and executive producer Harry Shum Jr.
Inspired by the growing pressures facing America’s healthcare system, the film stars Harry Shum Jr., Rosaline Elbay, and Ronny Chieng in a tense and emotionally charged story about burnout, guilt, and survival.
In Do No Harm, home health nurse Sam Yeong (Harry Shum Jr.) finds himself overwhelmed by the mounting demands of his profession. When a seemingly simple mistake leads to a fatal error involving one of his patients, Sam attempts to conceal the truth behind a carefully maintained facade of perfection. As the consequences of his actions begin to close in, he must confront the devastating impact of the lies he tells himself and others.
Drawing on real-world healthcare challenges, Do No Harm explores themes of moral injury, impossible expectations, and the extraordinary pressures placed on medical professionals.
Cast
- Harry Shum Jr.
- Rosaline Elbay
- Ronny Chieng
Crew
Writer & Director
- Chris Hartwell
Producers
- Chris Hartwell
- Joshua Sikora
- Christian Sosa
- Jon Wrobleski
- Micah Sudduth
Production Company
- Roosevelt Film Lab
Executive Producers
- Joseph Kawaja
- Jason Melton
- Harry Shum Jr.
Film Details
- Title: Do No Harm
- Genre: Medical Thriller, Drama
- Writer/Director: Chris Hartwell
- Executive Producer: Harry Shum Jr.
- Release: Scheduled for later this year
Synopsis
Consumed by his demanding work as a home health nurse, Sam Yeong is burned out and emotionally frayed. When a simple mistake results in a patient’s death, he attempts to bury the truth beneath an illusion of control. As guilt and pressure mount, Sam must face the devastating consequences of his choices in a healthcare system pushed to its limits.
