Find the Way
Find the Way

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Find the Way

2012
Movie
85 min
French

Between fear of success and a tricky break-up, Ludovic is beyond all hope as he is getting close to the 30's stage. His unexpected meeting with a sick child, Raphael, shakes up his daily life and his future approach. Together, they go after their dreams...

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users85%
Director: Kirsten JohnsonGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary follows the intimate and often challenging journey of a family grappling with the realities of aging and end-of-life care. Director Kirsten Johnson turns her lens on her aging parents, capturing their personal struggles and the complex dynamics that arise as they navigate physical and emotional changes. The film offers a raw and deeply personal look at love, loss, and the enduring strength of family bonds.

Critical Reception

Find the Way received critical acclaim for its sensitive and unflinching portrayal of a family's experience with aging. Critics lauded director Kirsten Johnson's personal and empathetic approach, highlighting the film's emotional resonance and honest depiction of complex family dynamics. It was praised for its powerful exploration of universal themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and honest exploration of aging and family.

  • Kirsten Johnson's intimate direction creates a deeply personal and universally relatable experience.

  • Praised for its emotional depth and courageous portrayal of end-of-life issues.

Google audience: Google users widely appreciate the film's emotional honesty and its sensitive handling of difficult subjects related to aging and family care. Many found it relatable and commendably brave.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the True/False Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Kirsten Johnson's father, Jim Ruxin, was a lawyer and her mother, Elizabeth Ruxin, was a nurse and teacher.

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