is a 2021 independent coming-of-age drama written and directed by Joe Duca . The film follows a 10-year-old girl named Jo (Mary Cate Williams) on a gritty but hope-filled journey from rural Virginia to Los Angeles. Story Overview
: 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. Her Name Was Jo
: Mary Cate Williams as Jo, Eliza Duca as Selma, and Jim Constable as Bill Production Company : Exertion Films is a 2021 independent coming-of-age drama written and
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). : Mary Cate Williams as Jo, Eliza Duca
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