Holy Days is a 2026 New Zealand-Canadian comedy-drama directed by Nat Boltt, following three unconventional nuns and an unhappy young boy on a chaotic road trip across New Zealand fueled by faith, stubbornness, and escalating misfortune. Adapted from Dame Joy Cowley's novel of the same name, the film blends sharp character comedy with warmth and unexpected heart.
What is Holy Days about?
When a young boy named Brian learns that the convent of three nuns who are anything but conventional is about to be closed, he throws in his lot with them. Together they pile into a car and set off across New Zealand on a journey to save their home — one that immediately begins to unravel. Plans go sideways at every turn, the road keeps delivering new disasters, and the unlikely group must improvise their way through a series of increasingly absurd predicaments. Through the chaos, an odd sort of kinship forms between the boy and the three women, each of whom carries her own private reason for being on the road. The film keeps the tone light without losing its emotional undercurrent — a comic near-tragedy that never quite stops moving.
About the cast
Director Nat Boltt leads a remarkable ensemble anchored by three of the most distinguished actresses working in English-language film. Miriam Margolyes brings decades of stage and screen experience to Sister Luke. Judy Davis, an icon of Australian and international cinema, plays Sister Agnes, and Jacki Weaver, known for her scene-stealing precision, is Sister Mary Clare, rounding out the trio alongside young Elijah Tamati as Brian. Their combined presence gives the film an enormous amount of comedic authority.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers abroad, Holy Days offers exactly the kind of film that travels well — a sharp, character-driven road movie from the Southern Hemisphere, anchored by a cast of legendary actresses who make every scene feel alive. The diaspora audience that gravitates toward witty ensemble comedies with genuine dramatic weight will find this New Zealand-Canadian co-production rewarding. Road movies have a long tradition of using physical journeys to probe questions of belonging, faith, and reinvention — themes that resonate especially with those living between two worlds. The film is available in its original English audio with no Persian dubbing or subtitles.
Watching Holy Days on Ktime
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