An Ode to Mary Jo
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Mary Jo, a single mother navigating the most pivotal day of her life, confronts a series of escalating challenges that could reshape her family’s future. As she balances birthday plans for her nine-year-old daughter, mounting tensions with her independence-seeking teenager, and the growing mystery of a missing ex-husband, Mary Jo is propelled into a relentless Odyssey-like journey.
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- Directors
- Justin Liberman
- Production companies
- Ranger 7 Films, Tilted Windmill Productions, Filmpool Films, Electric Wolf Entertainment, Element Productions, Pacific Electric Picture Company
- Countries
- United States of America
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Rhiannon GiddensMary Jo
Ed Helms
Annarah Cymone
Jason Isbell
John Sayles
Regina Taylor
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