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Thursday, June 6, 2013

The Way: A great film for feeding the wanderlust

I came across this movie last summer, as I was prepping for my trip to Galicia.

There aren't a lot of movies that feature Spain, and most that do focus on the more popular areas, like Barcelona.

This is not a criticism.

But I was headed in the opposite direction and although I had heard of the Camino de Santiago from my husband, I didn't a know a lot beyond the limited information searches that I did myself.

And then I found The Way.

 


The Way is not a religious film, but it does speak of forgiveness and compassion and understanding and tolerance.

And the landscape...Galicia is featured like another character of the movie. It speaks without words. Many people on Camino forums online claim that they were inspired to walk The Way after seeing this film.

I can understand why.

The Way features a touching story that will inspire wanderlust for this breathtaking corner of Spain that will soon become our home...part-time, it already is.

Un besote...

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    1. It's a great film...not preachy...just a good story and a fabulous setting. Thanks for stopping by. :-)

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  2. This movie sounds so touching. It was great to see M Sheen with his son together. Spain looks so lovely! Enjoy your new home!

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    1. Even if I had no interest in Spain, I would watch it again. It is a well written story with interesting supporting characters and, as I mentioned, the Galician landscape is breathtaking. Netflix and Amazon stream it...well worth it. Thanks so much for stopping by. :-)

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  3. I've never heard of this movie, but now I'm dying to watch it! I've always wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago. I hope to take my daughter when she's older and walk it together.

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    1. What a great plan! My husband and I plan to do the French route once we're settled full time in Spain. The movie definitely fueled the fire. Thanks so much for stopping by. :-)

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