The Fires of Joanna

Overview

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.

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Cast

Tracy Wright

Joanna McVeigh

Steven Bush

Frank McVeigh

John Koensgen

Father Byrne

James Allodi

Patrick Murphy

Julia Doran

Young Joanna

Linda Balduzzi