I have heard of the movie "the Way" for some time now. Emilio Estevez directs his father Martin Sheen in this journey. The Way itself is a pilgrimage done by hundreds of thousands of people mostly from Europe, but if you have done this pilgrimage, you encounter a kaleidoscope of people, and not just religious people.
I wanted to see this movie because the Way to Saint James, is a faith filled experience for me. A road where many things come into the light, and many find their true calling when they experience it.. How could this be reflected upon the screen. Early on there is a great car scene, the young man decides to follow his dream. The father tells him, that "he is living the life he has chosen". The sons retorts "Life is meant to be lived". That sets the perimeter of the movie and the journey begins of rediscovering the meaning of life.
In the Father's search to truly learn who his son was, the Father finally gathers enough courage to let go and start his own pilgrimage. As in life itself, he encounters a mirage of people...all carrying their overflowing backpacks tied down with today's gadgets. In their interiors carrying greater burdens that strangle their beings.
I don't think this film will win many awards, but at least in the midst of all the hoopla of CGI and the latest megastars that arise. It is a fresh breathe of air, that lets us ponder our life's meaning as we make our "Way".
It's a beautiful, thoughtful film. And it's already won a screenwriters award in Spain!
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