The Way
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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, an irascible American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. 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 and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey.
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At FilmBuff, we embrace simple stories overlooked by the film elitists. The Way utilizes the traditional road movie genre in a way that makes it feel personal and allows us to be introspective about our own life’s journey. With a melting pot of cultures and life stories, the fabric of the movie is blended with questions about what it is to actually live and seek enlightenment.

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Film Details
123 mins - ,
Cast:
  • Emilio Estevez
    ... Daniel
  • Martin Sheen
    ... Tom
  • Deborah Kara Unger
    ... Sarah
  • James Nesbitt
    ... Jack
  • Tchéky Karyo
    ... Captain Henri
Crew:
  • Director:
    Emilio Estevez
  • Writer:
    Emilio Estevez
  • Producers:
    Julio Fernandez
  • Producers:
    Emilio Estevez
Film Reviews:
  • "There's a contemplative loveliness to The Way, an affecting personal project both for Emilio Estevez, who wrote, directed, and plays a small role, and for his father, Martin Sheen."
    Entertainment Weekly
  • "A rare film that captures the sense of awe felt in centuries-old churches."
    USA Today
  • "The Way is really a gift from this son to his father. Sheen, gradually revealing a man painfully getting reacquainted with long buried feelings, who gives the film its bruised heart. "
    Rolling Stone
  • "Estevez takes full advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery, dramatic skies and ancient architecture to give us moments of quiet wonder."
    Toronto Star
  • "The Way is a rare movie in that it deals with religion and family issues without playing like a sermon or a satire."
    MovieMaker Magazine
Production Company:
Filmax Entertainment
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