The First Death of Joana (2021)

3.8/10 91 min Drama

Overview

Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.

Cast

Lisa Becker

Norma

Roberto Oliveira

Afiador

Janaína Kremer

Diretora

Kaya Rodrigues

Professora

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