Following the unexpected death of his father, 18-year-old Totone (newcomer Clément Faveau) is suddenly burdened with the responsibility of caring for his younger sister as well as their struggling family farm. As Totone is forced to navigate a series of setbacks and failures, his desperation takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a passion for making Comté, the famed French cheese, leading him to compete in a high-stakes local competition.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Jura region of France, Holy Cow is spirited coming-of-age tale free of Hollywood varnish. Making her directorial debut, Louise Courvoisier, who grew up in the Jura, infuses the narrative with a deep compassion for her protagonist, finding emotional depth in small, authentic details. The film, which won the Un Certain Regard Youth Award at the Cannes Film Festival, is a celebration of tradition, family and agriculture.