Holiday Heart

Holiday Heart

2000 · 96 min · EN · R · 7.1 (24 votes)
Dir. Robert Townsend · Starring Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds, Mykelti Williamson, Jonathan Wesley Wallace, Philip Maurice Hayes · Music Stephen James Taylor

“He'll do anything in his power... to keep them together.”

DramaTV Movie

After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart meets 12-year-old Niki and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda. Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply emotional journey through loss and the unexpected formation of family. It feels poignant and hopeful, exploring resilience amidst hardship with a heartfelt, grounded approach. Expect a character-driven drama that balances somber realities with the warmth of human connection and unconventional love.

poignanthopefuldramaticresilientheartfeltsteadygrounded dramacharacter-drivensocial realismheartfelt storytellingfound familyaddictiongriefunconventional parenthoodfaith
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