A grieving father makes a pilgrimage to the Pyrenees in honor of his late son, and experiences a major epiphany during his journey down the Way of Saint James. When his adult son (Emilio Estevez) is killed during an excursion down a Christian pilgrimage route, California doctor Tom (Martin Sheen) vows to complete the treacherous journey. As Tom sets down the 800 km path with only his son's guidebook and backpack, he forges powerful bonds with three fellow travelers (Yorick Van Wageningen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, ...
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A grieving father makes a pilgrimage to the Pyrenees in honor of his late son, and experiences a major epiphany during his journey down the Way of Saint James. When his adult son (Emilio Estevez) is killed during an excursion down a Christian pilgrimage route, California doctor Tom (Martin Sheen) vows to complete the treacherous journey. As Tom sets down the 800 km path with only his son's guidebook and backpack, he forges powerful bonds with three fellow travelers (Yorick Van Wageningen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, who alter his perspective of the world and remind him what it means to lead a meaningful life. Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Studio:
ARC Entertainment / Eleventy One / Filmax / Producers Distribution Agency
Released:
2012
Language:
English
MPAA Rating:
PG13
Alibris ID:
17730876080
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Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Deborah Kara Unger, Yorick VanWageningen, James Nesbitt. Run time: 115 mins. Originally released: 2011. Language: English. Factory sealed brand new DVD "The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, . Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him. From the unexpected and, oftentimes, amusing experiences along "The Way, " Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through his unresolved relationship with his son, he discovers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose."
I'm a spiritual rather than religious person, and this movie moves me. Everything about it is thoughtully done. If someone wants to watch it as a travelogue, ignoring the story, that's fine -- but the story & its treatment are superb.
Melanie H
Nov 29, 2012
Pleasingly good
I had never heard anything about this movie. It is true to the way we have become, unattached and uncaring. I like the way the father finally got to know his son.
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