Journey
Journey

Movie spotlight

Journey

2019
Movie
95 min
Spanish

GABRIEL (50) has terminal cancer and has six months to live. He decides to travel to his grandparents’ town to wait for death and here he meets GLADYS (17), whom the town believes to be miraculous. Between them begin a relationship determined by desire and disease.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users85%
Director: Evan BarlowGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman struggling with loss embarks on a cross-country road trip to find herself and reconnect with her estranged father. Along the way, she encounters a series of characters who help her confront her past and embrace her future. The journey becomes a metaphor for her internal healing process.

Critical Reception

Journey received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from the lead actress. Some reviewers found the plot predictable, but many appreciated its heartwarming message and hopeful conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and the lead's compelling performance.

  • Noted for its uplifting and hopeful narrative arc.

  • Criticized by some for a conventional storyline.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's heartfelt story and the relatable journey of its protagonist, finding it to be an inspiring and touching experience. Many enjoyed the positive themes of healing and reconciliation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Golden State Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The director, Evan Barlow, also wrote and starred in the film, drawing inspiration from personal experiences of grief and reconciliation.

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