Blue Sky Jo

Set in a working-class neighborhood of Quebec during the 1980s, this comedy-drama follows a ten-year-old girl named Hélène, who prefers to be called Jo. Inspired by her favorite cartoon character, Jo possesses a vivid imagination and a desire for adventure. She decides to take on the mission of rescuing her father from his unhappiness and the burdens of his work. To achieve this goal, she seeks the assistance of Monsieur Roger, a grumpy elderly neighbor who hides a kind nature.

The film was directed by Patrice Sauvé and represents the second feature in his directorial career, following his 2017 film Ça sent la coupe. The screenplay was written by Sébastien Girard and produced by Sonia Despars and Marc Biron through the production company Parallaxes. The cast is led by Juliette Bharucha in the role of Jo and Gildor Roy as Monsieur Roger, supported by Vincent-Guillaume Otis and Marilyn Castonguay as the girl's parents, as well as Gabrielle B. Thuot and Mia Drolet. In total, 24 actors are credited in the production. The movie has a runtime of 105 minutes.