Holy Days

Holy Days follows young Brian (Elijah Tamati) on a heartwarming quest to retrieve his late mother from heaven before his father's new girlfriend, Liz (Nathalie Boltt), takes her place. With only the clue that his mother is on a snowy mountain, Brian teams up with three elderly nuns - Sisters Agnes (Judy Davis), Mary Clare (Jacki Weaver), and Luke (Miriam Margolyes). Their reluctant partnership blossoms into a strong bond as they embark on this emotional, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

HOLY DAYS is a charming NZ/Canada co‑production based on the novel by Joy Cowley, brought to life by writer‑director Nat Boltt.

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Aotearoa and adapted from Joy Cowley’s beloved novel, Holy Days is a heartfelt, family‑friendly comedy about loss, faith, and unexpected whānau found along the way.

What begins as a local mission becomes an uplifting tale about courage, found whānau, and the gentle rebellions that shape who we become. (New Zealand Film Commission)