Channing Tatum discusses parenting in Berlinale drama Josephine.

Channing Tatum said aspects of his real-life parenting informed scenes in Josephine, which is competing at the Berlin Film Festival and follows an eight-year-old who witnesses a reported sexual assault.

Channing Tatum said elements of his own parenting helped shape his role in Josephine, a drama screening at the Berlin Film Festival. The film opens with his character, Damian, running with his eight-year-old daughter, Josephine, played by newcomer Mason Reeves. Josephine is reported to witness a sexual assault, which draws her family into a court case as she tries to understand what she saw. Director Beth de Araujo said the story draws on her real-life experience and explores the lasting vigilance that followed that day. What is known: - Josephine is competing for the Berlin Film Festival's top prize. - Tatum has described a conversation in the film as one he has had with his own daughter. - The central role of Josephine is played by Mason Reeves, who was cast after being seen at a San Francisco farmers' market. - Director Beth de Araujo said the film draws on her personal experience interrupting an assault; the cast, including Tatum and Gemma Chan, spent time before filming to help Reeves feel comfortable. Summary: The film has drawn attention for its personal origins and for Tatum's comments about parenting in relation to his role. Josephine remains in competition at the festival and the outcome of the awards is undetermined at this time.