City Cinema: Holy Days

Comedy/Drama. PG.
Dir: Nat Boltt, New Zealand/Canada, 2026, 101 min.
Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver, Judy Davis, Elijah Tamati.

“Holy Days is a wildly charming, big-hearted adventure that sends three defiantly spirited nuns on the road in search of a miracle—only to discover they’re far better at raising a little hell. When the sisters of St. Suzanne’s convent face forced retirement, they stage a last-ditch escape to New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island, hoping an ex-nun-turned-lawyer can save their home. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a young Māori boy joins them, carrying a secret mission of his own: reaching the summit of Mt. Cook to find his recently departed mother before she crosses into the spirit world. As a sudden snowstorm threatens their plans, this unlikely band of companions is pushed to the limits of faith, courage, and friendship. With echoes of Little Miss Sunshine, Wonder, and The Peanut Butter Falcon, the film blends humor, heartfelt emotion, and adventure into a story that celebrates love, loss, and the resilience that keeps us moving forward. Holy Days delivers stunning landscapes, unexpected connections, and an ensemble of unforgettable characters finding exactly what they need—just not in the way they expect. Uplifting, tender, and delightfully offbeat, it’s a crowd-pleasing odyssey destined to charm audiences of all ages.” —The Victoria Film Festival