The Way

This film showed a realistic depiction of grief and sadness. Tom's struggle over his son's death really touched me and reminded me that grief is healed slowly with the help of friends and family. Additionally, the pilgrims' desire to improve their lives was inspiring. The way Tom evolved throughout the journey showed true personal growth, and his purpose for walking the Camino evolved along the way. He started out looking for a way to deal with the death of his son, but during the journey, it became more about Tom himself finding a better way to live his life. Tom did not just deal with his son's death, he improved himself. The movie showed that the pilgrimage is a really positive experience, no matter what the goal or purpose. Both religious or personal reasons are noble pursuits.