Joe lives with and cares for his elderly mother, who is his only real connection to the world. He exists as a "ghost" in his own life, frequently contemplating suicide. Key Differences: Book vs. Movie
The film serves as a "mental and moral dissection" of a person living with severe post-traumatic stress. It uses fragmented, sudden flashbacks to depict Joe's abusive childhood and traumatic military past. You Were Never Really Here
While the movie remains faithful to the core premise, Ramsay made several stylistic and narrative changes: Joe lives with and cares for his elderly