Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Driven by his profound sadness and desire to understand his son better, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage, leaving his "California bubble life" behind.
The film is very music-driven and features songs from James Taylor, David Gray, Alanis Morisette and Nick Drake, among others. These songs are on the soundtrack album as well. Tyler Bates (300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Conan the Barbarian 3D) composed a subtle and effortless score in the best road-trip movie tradition.
Track Listing:
1. Ventura
2. Daniel (main title theme)
3. A Higher Place
4. Pilgrims
5. Tom Begins
6. This Must be the Place
7. Nadal de luintra berrogüetto
8. Country Road: James Taylor
9. Tom Alone
10. Spanish Morning
11. Pamplona
12. Fusco berrogüetto
13. My oh My: David Gray
14. Gypsy Thief
15. Ali Ali Oh: Coro el encuentro burgos
16. Thank U: Alanis Morissette
17. Pink Moon: Nick Drake
18. Buen Camino
19. Santiago de Compostela
20. The journey is the Destination
21. Muxia - A True Pilgrim