The Fires of Joanna
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Set in Depression-era Eastern Ontario, "The Fires of Joanna" tells the story of a woman struggling to endure a harsh and unforgiving life. Joanna McVeigh is a young epileptic woman, who, burdened by an illness for which she is shunned, illuminates her isolation with the pleasures of her one great gift: her ability to set fires with her mind. A tale of sin, guilt, and redemption.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1998-01-01
Runtime: 0 mins
Director: Penny McCann
Writer: Penny McCann
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Genres: Drama
Original title: The Fires of Joanna
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