description Holy Smoke! Overview
Holy Smoke! is a 1999 film directed by Jane Campion, featuring Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel. The story centers on an American counselor’s efforts to remove a young woman from a new age cult located in India. Supporting cast members include Julie Hamilton and Tim Robertson.
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info Holy Smoke! Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1999 |
help Holy Smoke! FAQ
Who stars in Holy Smoke!?
Holy Smoke! stars Kate Winslet as Ruth and Harvey Keitel as PJ, an American exit counselor hired to deprogram her. Julie Hamilton and Tim Robertson also appear in supporting roles.
Where does Holy Smoke! take place?
The story begins with Ruth in India after she becomes involved with a new age spiritual group. The deprogramming effort later moves to the Australian outback, creating the film's isolated central setting.
Who directed Holy Smoke!?
Jane Campion directed Holy Smoke!, which was released in 1999. It combines comedy, drama, romance, and a critique of the power dynamics involved in cult deprogramming.
What is PJ trying to do in Holy Smoke!?
PJ is hired to bring Ruth out of the beliefs she adopted while living in India. The intervention becomes complicated because Ruth resists his authority and the relationship between them shifts in unexpected ways.
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