The Holy Boy (IS2026)
天使少年的擁抱 (IS2026)
6.8/10 Good 168 votes
- Released
- 12 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Original title
- La valle dei sorrisi
- Language
- it
What it is about
When Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy, it seems the perfect place for a new start. But behind the town’s joyful facade lies a dark and disturbing secret. Each week, villagers gather to meet Matteo, an introverted 15-year-old they say is an angel whose embrace can free one of all pain and sorrow. Yet Sergio’s attempt to save Matteo awakens the darker side of the community, and the boy everyone calls the angel of Remis.
Venice Film Festival: FEDIC Award for Best Film
Fantastic Fest: Audience Award, Next Wave Best Director Award
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Cast
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Michele Riondino
Sergio Rossetti - Giulio Feltri Matteo Corbin
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Paolo Pierobon
Mauro Corbin -
Romana Maggiora Vergano
Michela -
Roberto Citran
Don Attilio -
Sergio Romano
Pichler - Anna Bellato Anna
- Sandra Toffolatti Elisabetta Gengo
- Gabriele Benedetti Franco
- Diego Nardini Lorenzo Berni
- Alex Radetic Coso
- Tatiana Lepore Signora Berni
- Andrea Di Maria Padre
- Valentina Elia Madre
- Ferruccio Macor Simone
Crew
- Director Paolo Strippoli
- Writer Paolo Strippoli
- Writer Jacopo del Giudice
- Writer Milo Tissone
- Original Music Composer Federico Bisozzi
- Original Music Composer Davide Tomat
- Director of Photography Cristiano Di Nicola
- Editor Federico Palmerini
- Producer Ines Vasiljević
- Producer Stefano Sardo
- Producer Domenico Procacci
- Producer Laura Paolucci
- Executive Producer Ivan Fiorini
- Executive Producer Attilio Moro
