The First Death of Joana

The First Death of Joana (2021) is a drama film directed by Cristiane Oliveira rated 3.8/10.

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

Letícia Kacperski

Joana

Isabela Bressane

Carolina

Joana Vieira

Lara

Lisa Becker

Norma

Roberto Oliveira

Afiador

Rosa Campos Velho

Rosa

Emílio Speck

Nilo

Pedro Nambuco

Thomas

Graciela Caputti

Sofia

Janaína Kremer

Diretora

Ana Carolina Moreno

Magda

Daniel Chocolate

Gabriel