HoLEY

An awkward, tender coming-of-age comedy about faith and desire, funny and cringe-inducing in equal measure.

Directed by

Bavly Soliman

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Fady Kerko, Samah Anwar, Amos Poe

Overview

During a visit to New York from Egypt, Mark, a 32-year-old Orthodox Christian, decides to lose his virginity, facing all the cultural and religious restrictions that have shaped his character. After a failed blind date, Mark is persuaded by his friends to seek something other than a soul mate. Their solution? A prostitute.

How it feels

Light, earnest, melancholic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, faith, sexuality, family

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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