The Way

Image   Tom, a widowed optician, receives the news that his son Daniel has died in an accident on his way to Santiago de Compostela. After Tom's cremation, Daniel decides to undertake the pilgrimage and scatter the ashes along the way. A simple storyline with a basis of grief, but which becomes a theme of personal discovery and transformation and of a group of walkers who become friends. Image   Unpretenti…

In 2010, Emilio Estevez released a new drama starring his father, Martin Sheen, in the lead role. Estevez also makes appearances in his film, The Way. The Way reminds me somewhat of a similarly titled film from earlier that year called *The Way Back*. Both films feature a diverse band of characters embarking on an arduous trek. While both films feature a healthy dose of endless walking, The Way was a far more balanc…