
Joan (series) (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: N/V
Director: Anna Symon, Richard Laxton
Writer: Anna Symon, Helen Black, Joan Hannington
Production & Genre
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book
Story
Joan (series) follows Joan Hannington, a penniless mother who works in a jewelry shop. In an impulsive moment, she makes a decision that catapults her into a different world. Struggling to maintain custody of her daughter while living below the poverty line, Joan turns to a life of crime as a jewel thief. As she navigates this exhilarating yet dangerous path, she fights to keep her family together while building an illicit career.
Summary
Based on her memoir, Joan (series) is a gripping drama about female resilience and survival in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Britain, this four-part miniseries explores themes of motherhood, class struggle, and the criminal underworld. Starring Sophie Turner as the titular character, the series offers a unique perspective on the life of a woman pushed to her limits by societal pressures.