Director: Nat Boltt
Cast: Miriam Margolyes, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver
Holy Days is a 2026 New Zealand-Canadian comedy-drama directed by Nat Boltt, following three unconventional nuns and a runaway boy on a chaotic road trip fueled by faith, stolen cash, and escalating misfortune. The film blends sharp character comedy with warmth and unexpected heart.
What is Holy Days about?
When a young boy slips away from his ordinary life chasing some idea of heaven, he falls in with three nuns who are anything but conventional. Together they pile into a car — funded, somewhat irregularly, by money that wasn't exactly theirs to take — and set off on a journey that immediately begins to unravel. Plans go sideways at every turn, the road south 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.
Cast & crew
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 one of the nuns. Judy Davis, an icon of Australian and international cinema, and Jacki Weaver, known for her scene-stealing precision, round out the trio. 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.
Where & how to watch
Holy Days is available on K-Time in its original English audio. You can stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscription includes full catalog access; cancel anytime.