Initially, this movie stirred an excitement in me because of the main character Chris' determination to live in ultimate freedom and truth. But as his adventures continue, and Chris makes his way to his destination-Alaska, the truths that Chris is running from are slowly revealedI was kept on edge in this movie, not only because of the risks Chris takes and his courage to persevere, but also because I wondered what was to come of the relationship between 
him and his family waiting back home.
him and his family waiting back home. I felt saddened at the realization that if more truths were shared between the family- things could have turned out so differently for all of them.
Chris decides not to let his family in on his pain and anger, as they kept secrets hidden from him and themselves as well.
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as touched by his sister Carine's ability to let him go, to let him tell the story that she knew he needed to tell. She remains supportive of him and his decisions throughout. Her narration of this deep and powerful story kept Chris linked to the past he was determined to get away from. But also, the closeness between the siblings, despite the distance Chris puts between them physically, becomes very apparent by Carine's sensitive comments. She truly understands her brother's drive, his adventurousness, but also his pain and frustration and needing to get away from all of it.
as touched by his sister Carine's ability to let him go, to let him tell the story that she knew he needed to tell. She remains supportive of him and his decisions throughout. Her narration of this deep and powerful story kept Chris linked to the past he was determined to get away from. But also, the closeness between the siblings, despite the distance Chris puts between them physically, becomes very apparent by Carine's sensitive comments. She truly understands her brother's drive, his adventurousness, but also his pain and frustration and needing to get away from all of it. Chris could see that
others around him were not truly living their lives, so he goes out to live his, as truly as he possibly can. And on the way, he meets people who are forever changed by Chris, but who also teach Chris what it really means to live. His notes and journal entries kept me intrigued throughout the movie as they let us in on what Chris perceived to be worth recording.
others around him were not truly living their lives, so he goes out to live his, as truly as he possibly can. And on the way, he meets people who are forever changed by Chris, but who also teach Chris what it really means to live. His notes and journal entries kept me intrigued throughout the movie as they let us in on what Chris perceived to be worth recording. 
It wasn't until the end of the movie that I realized this was all based on a true story. It really was amazing the way it was put together, but more amazing was the thought of this actually taking place in the real world. It demonstrates both the strength and the weakness that dreams, but also fear and pain can bring about, and what drives different individuals to different places and experiences. Human beings are so complicated and sensitive to how they are brought up and what surrounds them. This movie was just a reminder into these complexities of the human spirit.
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