Red Joan

Overview

In May 2000, the tranquil existence of Joan Stanley, a retired woman living in London, is shattered when British Intelligence agents apprehend her. Accusations surface that she secretly communicated classified information to the Soviet Union during the 1940s. As the investigation unfolds, Joan reflects on her past, revealing a complex web of love, loyalty, and betrayal that led her to make dangerous choices during a tumultuous era. Her story challenges perceptions of patriotism and the moral dilemmas faced in the name of ideology, throwing her quiet life into chaos.