The British actress, best known for her work in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Eternals,” stars in Beth de Araújo’s buzzy drama as Claire, a mother attempting to help her 8-year-old daughter Josephine (played by newcomer Mason Reeves) after she witnesses a brutal rape in a San Francisco park. A court case hinges on the young girl’s testimony, and Claire and her husband Damien (a strikingly vulnerable Channing Tatum) struggle with whether they should allow their daughter to take the stand.
The story behind “Josephine” — which premiered at Sundance last month and became one of its biggest breakouts, winning the grand jury prize and audience award — is based on a similar experience de Araújo had as a child. This resonated strongly with Chan, who in 2012 witnessed a fatal stabbing in London and bravely decided to testify in court.
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