In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
Janine Theriault (born 1975) is a Canadian actress. Known for her work in the ensemble cast of the A&E TV original series, Bleeders (1997), A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001–2002). She has appeared in television films and series including Stork Derby (MOW, 2001), Owning Mahowny (feature film, 2002), and Monk. She also played a role as Miss Manderly in Felicity: An American Girl Adventure.