In this powerful story based on true events, we follow Cheryl Strayed, a woman whose life has taken a dark turn following her mother’s death and the dissolution of her marriage. Overwhelmed by grief and the destructive choices she has made, Cheryl decides to embark on a journey that will change her life: trekking over a thousand kilometers along the Pacific Crest Trail, a path that traverses mountains and deserts filled with beauty, but also challenges.
Armed only with an overly heavy backpack and an almost blind determination, Cheryl faces not only the adversities of the physical terrain, ranging from storms and injuries to overwhelming loneliness, but also her own internal demons. As she progresses, she begins to unearth memories of her past life: her relationship with her mother, moments of happiness, and the choices that led her to the brink of despair.
The journey becomes a form of therapy; each step on the trail is a confrontation with her pain and mistakes. With every unexpected encounter and every portrayal of nature, Cheryl starts to rebuild her identity, finding a new perspective on love, loss, and redemption. This poignant odyssey is not only an exploration of the outside world but also a profound quest for meaning and inner peace. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that sometimes life leads us to unexpected places, where the true journey is the one we undertake within ourselves.