Description
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
It's a wonderful movie.
This is a very sincere, bright and kind film, after which you want to believe in people. Angelo Badalamenti's music only makes you more immersed in this cozy, almost utopian atmosphere.
The film is about forgiveness, mutual help, the weight of years, mistakes made and goodness created. A simple, kind story
I didn't think that you, David, would leave us so soon, the world would miss you very much. Peace be upon your ashes, Maestro