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James at the Cathedral, though she has deeper issues that may be closer to her real reason for being there. Of the four principals, she may be the one most clearly doing penance, unless it is Tom. Is there grace for such pilgrims as these? Perhaps, but it may not take the form they seem to be seeking. At the end of the road, some viewers might feel let down at what has not changed for the main characters, but perhaps this is to miss the change that matters most.

I would have liked to see the film dig a little deeper, both into the experience of the Camino and the souls of its characters. I would have liked to see some of that, too. The Way suggests, with effective simplicity, that Tom does find Daniel, in a sense.

Does he ever feel a sense of disappointment, of not finding Daniel? Tom is not the sort to share his feelings, and the movie respectfully allows him to keep his distance. I have no doubt that many viewers will resolve to walk the Camino at some point in their lives after watching the film.

Count me among them. Joost was using trekking poles with correct technique. Most Camino walkers use trekking poles.

There was a stream of banter about what makes it an authentic Camino experience. Don't you have to suffer? Isn't roughing it by camping or staying in a hostel dorm a necessary part of the experience?

These are the sort of things walkers often debate, although pilgrims often respond that you need to "walk your own Camino. Some of the characters disputed the need for suffering. The time spent walking, no matter where you lay your head, is what can clear the way to self-discovery and open you to the world around you. Eighteen percent of those walking the Camino are over age This movie is appropriate for adolescents and adults. It's safe to view with your grandkids and your grandparents.

Be sure to have tissues handy because you are likely to shed a tear. But you will also laugh out loud and you will be smiling most of the time. The only warning? That you will get the itch of wanderlust to take the journey yourself. Looking to start walking off the weight?

Our free guide offers tips, workouts, and a printable schedule to help you get on the right track. Pilgrim Reception Office. Statistical Report for Year Rabe C. Camino de Santiago: Way of St. James from the Pyrenees to Santiago. Rother Walking Guide; Green DJ. Training for the trails: Tips and exercises to prepare your clients for hiking.

American Council on Exercise. Your Privacy Rights. Deborah Kara Unger as Sarah. James Nesbitt as Jack. Tcheky Karyo as Henri. Spencer Garrett as Phil. Angela Molina as Angelica. Yorick Van Wageningen as Joost. Reviews Much of a muchness, but sweet. Roger Ebert October 05, Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Now streaming on:. Powered by JustWatch. Each of the three who end up traveling with Tom has a very different reason for doing the pilgrimage, those differences which may bring them closer together or tear them apart as companions as they deal with their individual core issues.

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