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Child Witness's Trauma Ignites Sundance Hit
2 Mar
Summary
- Eight-year-old Josephine witnesses a violent crime, impacting her behavior.
- The film 'Josephine' was a major success at Sundance 2026.
- Josephine was discovered at a farmer's market at age seven.
Josephine, an eight-year-old girl, experiences profound behavioral changes after witnessing a violent crime in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The film centers on her struggle to find safety in a world that now feels uncertain.
This powerful drama, marking Josephine Reeves' acting debut, was a significant success at Sundance 2026. It secured a seven-figure deal with Sumerian Pictures for U.S. distribution and awards consideration.
The film later premiered internationally at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, earning a Golden Bear nomination. Reeves, a third-generation San Francisco native, was discovered at age seven and is trilingual.
