THE WAY BACK HOME
Finding Faith
What You Need To Know
THE WAY BACK HOME is the story about a young professional, Spencer Krane, who travels back to his hometown of Sanford, Florida after the tragic death of his beloved wife and unborn child. Spencer wrestles with his alienation and anger at God.
Back home, Spencer takes care of his grandmother, Jo, who has suffered a stroke. He also re-establishes contact with his African-American friend, LV, and LV’s mother, Maude, who helped Jo raise Spencer at the grand Krane southern colonial homestead after Spencer’s parents died in an accident. Over the course of a summer, Spencer’s family and friends help him to reevaluate his life, develop a sense of hope for his future and understand faith in God for the first time.
There are wonderful poignant moments in THE WAY BACK HOME that reaffirm the Christian faith in eternal life, salvation and love. Both Jo and Maude are beacons of faith, and LV helps interpret the faith of the older generation to Spencer.
Although the movie is lyrical in its character-focused pacing, it has clear plot and jeopardy to capture and hold the audience’s attention.
The direction of the acting is sometimes too melodramatic, but there are many moments of insight and compassionate drama. A standout in the movie is rapper Deezer D, who delivers an infectious, lively performance as Spencer’s boyhood buddy, LV.
Overall, THE WAY BACK HOME brings one to a deeper understanding of faith and the meaning of life. It tugs at the heartstrings and delivers a way back home to those core values that make living worthwhile.
