The Cloning of Joanna May
Adapted from the novel by bestselling author Fay Weldon, The Cloning of Joanna May is the cleverly surreal modern day fairy tale.
Starring British actor Brian Cox (Manhunter) and acclaimed actress Patricia Hodge (The Life and Loves of a She-Devil), the theory of a parallel universe is given a fresh twist in this take of a woman’s insecurities.
Joanna May is a typical woman. Reaching middle age, she becomes depressed. Adding to the despair however is the loss of her husband as well as her looks. Paranoid enough, poor Joanna is left in her worst nightmare.
As it that wasn’t traumatic enough, she is soon confronted with a mind-boggling truth – three of her younger selves are living, loving, and enjoying life to the fullest elsewhere in the country.
Described as an entertaining and intelligent drama, this social commentary remains a compelling view, as much as it was a compelling read.
The Cloning of Joanna May is set for DVD release on January 19th 2009. CERT: 15. RRP £14.99