The Way
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Tom goes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to collect the remains of his adult son, who was 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
… More »Tom goes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to collect the remains of his adult son, who was 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 as he begins to learn the difference between the life one lives and the life one chooses.
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DVD release of the 2010 motion picture
Special features: commentary soundtrack with Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez and David Alexanian; Camino Americana: taking The way on the road; Pilgrimage: behind the camera; Father & son: uncovering the characters; Along the way: the journey of a father and son - a dual memoir by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
DVD, NTSC ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 and stereo
In English, with optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned
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Add a SummaryTom goes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to collect the remains of his adult son, who was 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... James Nesbitt, Emilio Estevez, Deborah Kara Unger, Martin Sheen.
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Add a QuoteDaniel: "You should fly with me." Tom: "What?" Daniel: "You should fly with me." Tom: "Yeah, right." Daniel: "Turn the car around, pack a bag... grab your passport, forget your golf clubs... C'mon, a father son trip - it'll be fun." Tom: "...When you comin' back?" Daniel: "I don't know." Tom: "So you don't have a plan." Daniel: "We agreed that if I let you take me to the airport, you wouldn't lecture me about how I'm ruining my life." Tom: "I lied. ...You know, most people don't have the luxury of just picking up and leaving it all behind, Daniel." Daniel: "Well I'm not most people. If I don't have your blessing, that's fine. Don't judge this - don't judge me." Tom: "My life here might not seem like much to you, but it's the life I choose." Daniel: "You don't choose a life, Dad... you live one."
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Add a CommentInspiring movie. My husband and I are now planning a trip to bike the trail ourselves next year! I watched it twice and felt the same way both times.
A beautifully filmed, wonderfully acted movie about one man's emotional, psychological, and spiritual journey. I found it amusing, entertaining, and deeply moving.
Loved the movie, has a very deep touching meaning. Really proud how Emilio handles his life, quite a contrast to his brother. This movie costed me $3 as I a returned it late but it was still worth it.
I was really looking forward to this movie, after catching the preview. From the beginning, the viewer is emotionally engaged with the unexpected and shocking news Dad Tom Avery (Martin Sheen) receives on the golf course. The story and Tom's choices had great potential, and drew me in. Unfortunately as the additional cardboard cutout characters entered, the writing felt forced... it lost something along 'The Way'. A bitter, chain smoking, damaged misandrist; thieving gypsies with pride and a guilty conscience; please... spare me. Martin Sheen's character predictably relaxes his originally rigid outlook on life to a certain extent on this spiritual pilgrimage. But in the same token, Sheen delivered a strong performance - he alone made this film for me. I think writer/director/producer/son Emilio Estevez was trying too hard to BE an indie filmmaker; trying too hard to say something about faith. It was a very good effort, but just "very good". I will say that I am envious of those who journey "El Camino de Santiago".
Great movie - I've seen it several times now. It's beautiful and engaging. And don't miss the memoir written by Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen about the making of this movie. The book includes highlights of their lives, especially with regard to each other.
The best 'road' trip movie since "Easy Rider",.. excpt that this one actually goes somewhere ! Don't be put off by the "Catholic" association,.. as the gypsy says, "religion has nothing to do with it". Wonderful scenery and a real feel for the backpacker ambience along the journey. This film has been a wonderful vicarious and meaningful gift for me,.. because leg will injuries prevent me from doing any more hiking, and I'll never be able to walk 'The Way'.
Kudos to Emilio Estevez: this film has wonderful cinematography and a moving script. I was glad to have joined these characters on their journey to Santiago de Compostela.
A touching, pleasant film.
spiritual telling of the walk. doesn't really get into the nitty gritty of the physical or crowd problems encountered by the 'pilgrims'. to learn more about that side of it, i recommend 'what the psychic told the pilgrim' by jane christmas.
Love the actors, saw the trailer and know the story line ........BUT it was a B movie at best and thats being generous. Best thing about was .....the trailer!!