The distant road became his own landscape

Vickie 2022-04-22 07:01:30

Although the pace is slow, the wonderful scenery, absurd but interesting journey, and rich emotions make this film vivid and moving. It is precisely because of this rhythm that the emotions between the characters in the film are delicate, candid and true. I remember that cloudy scenes in the film are rare, and the cloudy scene at the end separates the journey and the destination well. At the end, when the old brothers met again, there were tears in their eyes. The stars they saw seemed to be the same stars of the year, but the years have changed their faces and marked their respective life trajectories with ups and downs.

After experiencing youth and struggle, the old man used a slow tractor journey to tell us that life can be peaceful and beautiful.

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The Straight Story quotes

  • Alvin Straight: I haven't had a drink in a lotta years, but now I'm gonna have me a cold beer.

  • Alvin Straight: I want to thank you for your kindness to a stranger.

    Danny Riordan, Clermont Resident: It's been a genuine pleasure having you here, Alvin. Write to us some time.

    Alvin Straight: I will.