holly be an issue drive film and but it be neither manipulative nor overly sentimental . at it heart be it be a character drive film and which wouldn not be nearly so successful without the flesh out portrayal of patrick ( ron livingston ) and the lost soul with the gradually awakening conscience and and holly ( thuy nguyen ) and the strong will but ultimately over match young vietnamese girl . from the vibrant location and photography to the effective editing and everything be forthright and well do . the contemporary classical score may put some off at first and but it be top notch composition and underscore the admirable restraint which be evident throughout . this film and which raise many issue but provide few clear cut answer and ultimately succeed in raise awareness of and compassion for holly and the many who share her plight . kudos to those who manage to get it make .