Josephine

Josephine

Too young to understand. Too old to forget.

Directed by Beth de Araújo

Produced by Kaplan Morrison, Vibrato

2026119 min0.0 / 10

A harrowing psychological drama about childhood trauma and its ripple effects on a family, told through the fractured perspective of a young witness to violence.

After eight-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a brutal assault in Golden Gate Park, she begins acting out violently to protect herself. This emotional trauma leads to conflicts between her parents as they search for justice, and a way to feel safe again.

Questions people ask

  • Is Josephine sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Josephine scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Josephine easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Josephine violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Josephine end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Josephine, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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