Josephine Doe

A quiet, black-and-white character study that drifts between uneasy friendship and raw family pain, asking you to sit with uncertainty.

Directed by

Ryan Michael

Genres

Drama

Starring

Erin Cipolletti, Emma Griffin, Elisabeth Bennett

Overview

Claire tells the police officer, "It was all Jo's idea." But who's Jo? Jo is the bright spark in Claire’s recently darkened reality; a new friend in an otherwise isolated world. The two young women hit the town to let off some steam-and find themselves in trouble with local law enforcement. In the blink of an eye, Claire discovers that Jo is not what she seems-not at all-and her easy friendship with the lighthearted, young woman splits open to reveal the truth. Luminously shot in black and white, Josephine Doe is a raw exploration of family trauma and mental health that shows the thin line between our realities.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, family, isolation, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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