Eight-year-old Josephine witnesses a shocking crime in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, an experience that leaves her struggling to understand what she has seen. As the emotional trauma begins to take its toll, Josephine starts acting out violently in an attempt to protect herself from a world she no longer feels safe in.
Her behaviour puts enormous pressure on her parents, Damien and Claire, whose relationship becomes increasingly strained as they struggle to help their daughter cope with what happened.
Josephine
- Director: Beth de Araújo
- Starring: Mason Reeves, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy, Eleanore Pienta, Dana Millican, Michael Angelo Covino
- Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Runtime: 121 mins
Desperate to find justice while giving Josephine a sense of security again, the family is forced to confront painful questions about trauma, fear and the lasting consequences of witnessing violence.
Cast & Characters
- Mason Reeves as Josephine
- Channing Tatum as Damien
- Gemma Chan as Claire
- Philip Ettinger as Greg
- Syra McCarthy as Sandra
- Eleanore Pienta as Kerry
Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, this emotionally charged film explores the impact of childhood trauma and the lengths parents will go to protect their children when their sense of safety has been shattered.
Release Date
Only in theatres November 20
