The First Death of Joana

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Letícia Kacperski Joana

Isabela Bressane Carolina

Joana Vieira Lara

Lisa Becker Norma

Roberto Oliveira Afiador