Her Name Was Jo (2020)

Plot

Ten-year-old Jo navigates life along the Shenandoah River with her loyal friend Selma, scavenging for metal and fishing to make ends meet. When her abusive stepfather unexpectedly dies, Jo seizes the moment. With Selma by her side, she hatches a bold plan to dispose of the body, steal his car, and embark on a cross-country journey to find her biological father, a renowned folk singer living in Los Angeles. Their adventure is filled with challenges, resilience, and the search for a place to call home.