Her Name Was Jo 2020

Runtime

104 mins

Language

English

English

After the death of her abusive stepdad, ten-year-old Jo and her best friend Selma embark on a cross-country journey. Determined to find her estranged father, a renowned folk singer living in Los Angeles, Jo steals a car and sets off with Selma. Their adventure takes them along the Shenandoah River as they navigate the challenges of survival and the search for family.

After the death of her abusive stepdad, ten-year-old Jo and her best friend Selma embark on a cross-country journey. Determined to find her estranged father, a renowned folk singer living in Los Angeles, Jo steals a car and sets off with Selma. Their adventure takes them along the Shenandoah River as they navigate the challenges of survival and the search for family.

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