# The Way Back (2010)

> A multinational band of gulag escapees undertakes a brutal trek across Siberia, Mongolia, Tibet, and India in search of freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32893

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, History
- Director: Peter Weir
- Cast: Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, Gustaf Skarsgård, Dejan Angelov, Dragoș Bucur
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1023114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, austere, contemplative, historical film night, survival movie marathon

## Synopsis

A harrowing journey through the wilderness leads to unexpected bonds and moral dilemmas.

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