Movie

The Fires of Joanna

(en)

1998

The Fires of Joanna

Drama

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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1998

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Top Cast

Tracy Wright

Tracy Wright

as Joanna McVeigh

Steven Bush

Steven Bush

as Frank McVeigh

John Koensgen

John Koensgen

as Father Byrne

James Allodi

James Allodi

as Patrick Murphy

Julia Doran

Julia Doran

as Young Joanna