Lidia Yuknavitch is an American writer, teacher and editor based in Oregon. She is the author of the memoir The Chronology of Water, and the novels The Small Backs of Children, Dora: A Headcase, and The Book of Joan. From Wikipedia
The actor-turned-director's adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir receives critical praise and an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score following its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.