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My Dead Friend Zoe
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My Dead Friend Zoe

2024-03-09 · 103 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · War · Drama

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.

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Directors
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Production companies
Legion M, Radiant Media Studios, ReCre8 Entertainment, Blue Three Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,174,384

Top Cast

Sonequa Martin-GreenSonequa Martin-GreenMerit
Natalie MoralesNatalie MoralesZoe
Ed HarrisEd HarrisDale
Morgan FreemanMorgan FreemanDr. Cole
Utkarsh AmbudkarUtkarsh AmbudkarAlex
Gloria ReubenGloria ReubenKris
Rich PaulRich PaulLewis
Drew RauschDrew RauschDr. Stokes
Kelsi UmekoKelsi UmekoLawyer
James BaneJames BaneDustin
Assia Lau'renAssia Lau'renMichelle
Alicia BorjaAlicia BorjaErin
Thom TranThom TranRufus
Richard MilanesiRichard MilanesiBill
Zeke AltonZeke AltonTravis
John-Peter CruzJohn-Peter CruzGonzalez
Melisa LopezMelisa LopezSoldier
Nathaniel BestNathaniel BestSoldier
Del LewisDel LewisRoy Purdy
Barbara LuschConductor

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