Holy Smoke

Holy Smoke

1999 · 115 min · EN · R · 5.6 (185 votes)
Dir. Jane Campion · Starring Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Dan Wyllie, Paul Goddard · Music Angelo Badalamenti

He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!

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While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

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A provocative battle of wills unfolds between a charismatic guru and a determined de-programmer. It's a sensual, witty, and unsettling exploration of faith, manipulation, and identity set against vibrant backdrops. Expect sharp dialogue and intense character dynamics.

unsettlingprovocativewittyintensesensualsteadyquirky arthousecharacter-driven dramalate-90s indiefaithmanipulationidentitygender dynamics
australiaadulteryjealousytouristcultracistgurureligionbrainwashingindiawoman directorindian guru
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