: While the film starts in a "fairly depressing place," reviewers have noted its transition into a more hopeful and transformational journey. Production Details Director/Writer : Joe Duca
: Jo’s journey is a search for identity and freedom beyond her abusive past, even as she encounters new dangers like drug dealers and the isolation of the road. Her Name Was Jo
The narrative begins in the Shenandoah Valley, where Jo lives in a trailer with her abusive, drug-addicted stepfather, Bill. Her life is one of survival—fishing and scrapping for metal alongside her imaginary best friend, Selma (Eliza Duca). : While the film starts in a "fairly
: The film gained attention on the indie circuit for its fresh, captivating take on life on the run through the eyes of a child. Her Name Was Jo | Film Threat Her life is one of survival—fishing and scrapping
: The bond between Jo and Selma (who is later revealed to be an imaginary companion Jo created to cope with trauma) is the emotional core of the film.
