Holy Lola
Seen it?2004 | 130 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of a young couple, Pierre and Geraldine, and their desire for a child, which leads them on a journey of initiation to Cambodia. On their difficult and transformative adventure, they must contend with obstructive authorities and the jealousies and mistrust of a small community of would-be adoptive parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 969 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
- Jacques GamblinDr. Pierre Ceyssac
- Isabelle CarréGéraldine Ceyssac
- Bruno PutzuluMarco Folio
- Lara GuiraoAnnie
- Frédéric PierrotXavier
- Maria PitarresiSandrine Folio
- Jean-Yves RoanMichel
- Séverine CaneelePatricia
- Gilles Gaston-DreyfusYves Fontaine
- Anne LoiretNicole