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Josephine

Josephine

20266.01h 59m

Overview

After eight-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she begins to act 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.

Directed by Beth de Araújo
Written by Beth de Araújo
Produced by Josh Peters, David Kaplan, Joshua Beirne-Golden
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Top Cast

Mason Reeves

Mason Reeves

Josephine

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Damien

Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan

Claire

Philip Ettinger

Philip Ettinger

Greg

Syra McCarthy

Syra McCarthy

Sandra

Eleanore Pienta

Eleanore Pienta

Kerry

Dana Millican

Dana Millican

Ms. Hoffman

Michael Angelo Covino

Michael Angelo Covino

Francisco Castellanos

Stefanie Estes

Stefanie Estes

Ms. Volk

Michael X. Sommers

Michael X. Sommers

Mr. Larson

Themes & Keywords

rapesexual abusesan francisco, californiatraumasexual violencepsychological thrillerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshippsychologicalgolden gate park

About Josephine

Josephine is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2026 exploring themes of rape, sexual abuse, san francisco, california, trauma, sexual violence, psychological thriller. Directed by Beth de Araújo, it stars Mason Reeves, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan. After eight-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she begins to act 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.

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