Almost Holy
Synopsis
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.
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Almost Holy Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Gennadiy Mokhnenko Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Hoover
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Hoover
- Original Score
- Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Bobby Krlic
- Original Title
- Almost Holy
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24K
- Production Studios
- Animal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Hoover
Steve Hoover
Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Bobby Krlic
John Pope
Steve Hoover
Kathy Dziubek, Nicolas Gonda, Michael Killen, Jim Kreitzburg, Danny Yourd
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Hoover
Writer
Danny Yourd
Producer
Steve Hoover
Editor
Steve Hoover
Director
Atticus Ross
Original Music Composer
Leopold Ross
Original Music Composer
Bobby Krlic
Original Music Composer
John Pope
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Holy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Holy about?
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.
Who directed Almost Holy?
Almost Holy was directed by Steve Hoover.
Who stars in Almost Holy?
The principal cast of Almost Holy includes Gennadiy Mokhnenko.
When was Almost Holy released and how long is it?
Almost Holy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Almost Holy make at the box office?
Almost Holy grossed $24K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Almost Holy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost Holy was composed by Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Bobby Krlic.