winnie’s Reviews > The Road > Status Update

It’s making me quite sad, but the son seems to be symbolic of hope and i think the father should endevour to protect that at all costs (he appears to as well) since it’s such a pessimistic world they have and such little time - i believe they both see the value of the little things - particularly the fact that they only have eachother that they can truly trust. Its beautiful yet sad. I love it !!

I think its ironic how the man and boy create fire when their world is now but ash and dirt. I think its winter now as the water is icy and cold, or at least it is cold. Though im seeing some parallel to the movie A quiet place, as people from either film essentially live in silence, however the boy seems to not want to talk to the man???

Kind of disjointed, current vibe; loss, fear, isolation (definitely), appears that mother has died - father regretful?? Kid seems emotional at times - wanting to help, trying to survive, trying to be a kid despite circumstances. Both seem sad, struggling, worn out. Breakin my heart a little when the guy got zapped by lightining and the kid wanted to help but cant, also the fact that the kid hasnt ‘smiled’ :((