My Dead Friend Zoe

A bittersweet, darkly funny look at grief and friendship that balances sharp humor with raw emotional pain.

Directed by

Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

Genres

Comedy, War, Drama

Starring

Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris

Tagline

Grief can be a funny thing.

Overview

Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, friendship, family, trauma

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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