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Holy Lands

Holy Lands

20196.11h 40m

Overview

When lapsed Jew and former cardiologist Harry suddenly decides to spend his retirement as a pig farmer in Nazareth, Israel, the move deeply shocks his family and his new neighbours. Back in New York, Harry’s ex-wife Monica is trying to manage the lives of their adult children, Annabelle and David, as well as her own.

Directed by Amanda Sthers
Written by Amanda Sthers
Produced by Laurent Bacri
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Top Cast

James Caan

James Caan

Harry

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Moshe

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

David

Efrat Dor

Efrat Dor

Annabelle

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Monica

Patrick Bruel

Patrick Bruel

Michel

Themes & Keywords

woman director

About Holy Lands

Holy Lands is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Amanda Sthers, it stars James Caan, Tom Hollander, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. When lapsed Jew and former cardiologist Harry suddenly decides to spend his retirement as a pig farmer in Nazareth, Israel, the move deeply shocks his family and his new neighbours. Back in New York, Harry’s ex-wife Monica is trying to manage the lives of their adult children, Annabelle and David, as well as her own.

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