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Holiday in the Wild

Holiday in the Wild

A romance off the beaten path

20196.51h 25m

Overview

When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.

Directed by Ernie Barbarash
Written by Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky
Produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Vlokkie Gordon
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Top Cast

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis

Kate Conrad

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Derek Holliston

Fezile Mpela

Fezile Mpela

Jonathan

John Owen Lowe

John Owen Lowe

Luke Conrad

Colin Moss

Colin Moss

Drew Conrad

Hayley Owen

Hayley Owen

Leslie

Faniswa Yisa

Faniswa Yisa

Aliyah

Thandi Puren

Thandi Puren

Trish

Renate Stuurman

Renate Stuurman

Tabitha

Lynita Crofford

Lynita Crofford

Mrs. Burns

Themes & Keywords

elephantsafarianimalsafrican bushchristmas

About Holiday in the Wild

Holiday in the Wild is a romance, comedy film released in 2019 exploring themes of elephant, safari, animals, african bush, christmas. Directed by Ernie Barbarash, it stars Kristin Davis, Rob Lowe, Fezile Mpela. When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.

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