The Fires of Joanna (1998)
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.
Director: Penny McCann
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Tracy Wright as Joanna McVeigh |
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Steven Bush as Frank McVeigh |
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John Koensgen as Father Byrne |
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James Allodi as Patrick Murphy |
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Julia Doran as Young Joanna |
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Linda Balduzzi as |
| Writing | Penny McCann | Writer |
| Directing | Penny McCann | Director |