A WALK TO THE SUN

Pitch

When's the last time you surrendered to the now? When you fell into the night and allowed life to happen? 

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A walk to the sun follows two strangers, Illán and Natasza, as they travel through a night tinted with warmth and laughter, and face the emotional struggles of young adulthood.

Illán is leaving his beloved hometown in the morning, but can’t bring himself to tell his friends that he might not return. Natasza, on the other hand, has just moved to the city from another country, still carrying the weight of her history of addiction. One feels trapped by his future, and the other shackled by her past, but both must contend with the loneliness that comes with change.

Unburdened by expectations, Illán and Natasza bring out each other’s true selves. Together, they explore Illán’s old neighborhood, encountering people and places that challenge them into facing their fears, secrets and hope. By the end of the night, they are emboldened to face reality.

When the sun rises, they must part ways. But something lingers on: a feeling that somehow, everything is going to be okay.

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A walk to the sun tackles themes near to the reality of many young adults: as they leave their childhood behind: disillusionment, wavering certainties, a fear of change, and a formidable, dizzying freedom. Our twenties are fraught with questions as our future looms ahead. Who will I be? Will I be alright? Is this my path? Am I making the right decision? The characters of the film struggle with self-doubt and guilt, yet they learn the importance of letting go of their past to accept their own present choices. This process, at once challenging and healing, is a necessary part of growing. 

As young adults we feel the importance of community and support, yet also need to spread our own wings and take responsibility for ourselves. It is a difficult balance to strike, yet the movie provides an example of how community and individuality can always coexist. We hope that seeing the characters face their dilemmas and come out stronger will be a source of inspiration and hope to the viewers. 

Indeed, a walk to the sun aims to leave the viewers with a sense of comfort and hope. The unknown is frightening, but it carries inherent and infinite possibilities. Who knows what’s around the corner? You may meet a perfect stranger who profoundly shifts your perspective on your life and reinstates your sense of trust in the universe. There are kernels of pure happiness even in our darkest and most confusing times, and these serve to remind us that we are on the right path, because we are on our own path.