My Dead Friend Zoe (2024)
Grief can be a funny thing.
Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.
Cast
- Sonequa Martin-Green - Merit
- Natalie Morales - Zoe
- Ed Harris - Dale
- Morgan Freeman - Dr. Cole
- Utkarsh Ambudkar - Alex
- Gloria Reuben - Kris
- Rich Paul - Lewis
- Drew Rausch - Dr. Stokes
- Kelsi Umeko - Lawyer
- James Bane - Dustin
Screenplay
- Kyle Hausmann-Stokes (Screenplay)
- A.J. Bermudez (Screenplay)
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs
Keywords
army, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), support group, date, afghanistan, female friendship, alzheimer's disease, sunglasses, flirting, shooting game, glowstick, father daughter relationship, mother daughter relationship, motorboat, black woman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Dead Friend Zoe about?
- Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.
- Who directed My Dead Friend Zoe?
- My Dead Friend Zoe was directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes.
- Who stars in My Dead Friend Zoe?
- My Dead Friend Zoe stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Gloria Reuben.
- How long is My Dead Friend Zoe?
- My Dead Friend Zoe has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is My Dead Friend Zoe?
- My Dead Friend Zoe is a Comedy, War, Drama film.
- How much did My Dead Friend Zoe gross?
- My Dead Friend Zoe grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was My Dead Friend Zoe produced?
- My Dead Friend Zoe was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Dead Friend Zoe?
- The themes of My Dead Friend Zoe include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs.