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).
: 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.
When Bill dies of an overdose, Jo sees an opportunity to escape. She and Selma dump his body, steal his car, and embark on a cross-country trip in search of Jo’s biological father, , a legendary folk singer living in the "City of Angels". Key Themes & Style
: 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
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).
: 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
When Bill dies of an overdose, Jo sees an opportunity to escape. She and Selma dump his body, steal his car, and embark on a cross-country trip in search of Jo’s biological father, , a legendary folk singer living in the "City of Angels". Key Themes & Style The narrative begins in the Shenandoah Valley, where
: 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 When Bill dies of an overdose, Jo sees