Movies and TvShows featuring "long-walk" theme.

During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.

Harold Fry, an ordinary man living a mundane life, sets off on a life-changing journey when he decides to post a letter and ends up walking indefinitely. As he walks, Harold contemplates his purpose and existence, exploring the depths of his emotions and rediscovering himself along the way.

Set during World War II, the movie follows the story of a widow and her daughter as they struggle to survive amidst the chaos of war. They face hardships, including aerial bombings, hunger, and the threat of violence. The film explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.

A travel writer decides to hike the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail with a long-lost high school buddy. Along the way, they encounter wild animals, winter weather, and each other as they rediscover themselves and their friendship.

In the Edo period, a young woman named Haru marries into a samurai family and must navigate the challenges of her new role as she strives to become a master chef.

Abdellah, a young shepherd living in the mountains, is forced to brave the snow blocking him in order to get food and save this cattle. Once he gets to the village, he faces a supernatural phenomenon.

During the Armenian Genocide, a family living on a farm in Turkey is faced with the destruction of their civilization and must struggle to survive.

Tony Robinson dons his hiking boots to explore the 200-mile coast-to-coast route made famous by travel writer Alfred Wainwright. In the six-part series, Tony will be trekking across the north of England from St Bee's Beach in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay on the Yorkshire coast.

Under the Sun of Satan follows the story of a troubled priest in rural France who encounters a woman claiming to be possessed by a demon. As he becomes obsessed with saving her soul, his faith and sanity are put to the ultimate test. The film delves into the complexities of religious belief, guilt, and the struggle between good and evil.

The Night of the Shooting Stars follows the journey of a 6-year-old boy and his family in a small town in Tuscany during World War Two. As they hide from the Nazi occupation, the boy experiences a series of surreal and imaginative events, including witnessing a shooting star. The film explores themes of war, resistance, and the power of imagination.

The World at Arm's Length is a documentary about a man with Usher Syndrome, a condition that causes deafness and blindness. He embarks on a long walk in Spain, accompanied by a personal assistant. The film explores their friendship, as well as the challenges and triumphs they face along the way.

In the village of Pama, Sirga the lioness and Oule the young boy, born the same day, grow up together as sister and brother. Oule discovers the world alongside Sirga, and it is through her that he learns the secrets of the brush. He knows how to speak to the trees, the beasts, the bees and the wind. But one day, horsemen arrive from the Nord to take away all of the children of the village in chains and sell them into slavery. Oule and his friend Lena are bought by a nobleman of the high plains who, terrified by Oule's powers, sends him into exile. But Oule posesses the strength of lions and he finds Sirga. With Lena, they will reconstruct the village of Pama...

Ao, the last Neanderthal, embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery in a world on the brink of extinction. Separated from his brother and faced with the loss of his family, Ao must navigate dangerous encounters with predators, endure the harsh elements, and overcome the challenges of being the last of his kind.

Feeling lost and disconnected, with no family of his own, veteran Sherman Oliver sets out to the countryside in search of the soldier who saved him back in the war. That man, Franklin Page, has long since moved on - to a wife, two children, and a reliable job in a reliably safe and quiet rural town. The stability Franklin worked so hard to establish is soon threatened, and the violence he believed he'd left behind in the war begins to re-emerge and cloud over both the household and the town itself.

Africa United is a heartwarming adventure following a group of children from different backgrounds who join forces to travel across Africa to attend the World Cup. Along the way, they face various challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship, resilience, and the power of dreams. Their journey is full of unexpected encounters, thrilling escapes, and important discoveries as they navigate the diverse landscapes and cultures of the African continent.

Mary Ingles is pregnant when she and her two sons are captured from their homestead in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains by Shawnee Indians. Her husband, Will, narrowly escapes death during the attack. Impressed by her grace under the pressure of captivity, Wildcat, the Shawnee chief, confers special privileges on Mary and her children, eventually proposing that Mary become his mate. Surprised by her attraction to the handsome brave, Mary nonetheless opts to remain faithful to Will and engineers a plan for her escape. Separated from her children, Mary joins another female settler, and together they embark on a harrowing homeward trek. Her odyssey comes full circle more than a decade later when she is finally reunited with her long-lost children.

During World War Two, a prisoner of war and a cow form an unlikely bond as they embark on a dangerous journey to escape from Nazi Germany. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, testing their courage and determination.

Stolen Holiday is a drama/romance film set in the 1930s. It follows the story of a successful investment broker who decides to take a holiday in France. However, his holiday takes an unexpected turn when his gown is stolen from a pawnshop, leading him on a journey of romance, deception, and danger. As he falls in love with an American woman in France, he becomes entangled in a web of fraud, murder disguised as suicide, and financial crimes. Amidst glamorous fashion shows, parties, and a businesswoman with a hidden agenda, the protagonist must navigate through a world of high-class society and criminal activities to uncover the truth and reclaim his stolen holiday.

Time to Kill is a powerful movie that takes place in 1936 during the Italian colonization of Ethiopia. The story revolves around an Italian officer stationed in Ethiopia who befriends his Ethiopian enemy. As tensions rise, the officer faces a moral dilemma and must make difficult choices. The film explores themes of colonialism, racism, and the complexities of friendship.

Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog Teg travel from the tip of North Wales through the remotest parts of Wales to the south coast. Along the way they explore how the landscape shapes the people who live there.