Synopsis: My Dead Friend Zoe
My Dead Friend Zoe is a poignant and darkly comedic exploration of grief, friendship, and the lingering presence of the past. The film follows Miles, a young man in his late 20s, as he navigates the aftermath of the sudden death of his best friend, Zoe. Zoe, a free-spirited and unpredictable force of nature, was the life of every party and the glue that held their tight-knit friend group together. Her death leaves a void that Miles struggles to fill, but things take an unexpected turn when Zoe begins appearing to him as a ghost—still as witty, chaotic, and brutally honest as she was in life.
At first, Miles believes he’s losing his mind, but as Zoe’s ghost becomes a constant companion, he begins to rely on her to help him process his grief and confront the unresolved issues in his own life. Through a series of flashbacks, the film reveals the complexities of their friendship—moments of joy, betrayal, and unspoken feelings that Miles has buried deep within. As Zoe pushes him to reconnect with their friends and repair fractured relationships, Miles is forced to confront the truth about himself and the guilt he carries over her death.
The film balances humor and heartbreak, blending surreal moments of Zoe’s ghostly antics with raw emotional depth. As Miles learns to let go, he discovers that Zoe’s legacy isn’t just in the memories she left behind, but in the way she continues to inspire him to live fully and authentically. My Dead Friend Zoe is a bittersweet tribute to the enduring power of friendship and the messy, beautiful process of healing.