The Road

A nameless father and his young son travel through a world devastated by a catastrophe of unknown origin. Buildings and houses lie in ruins, the forests have burned, and gray clouds cover the sky, while cold and darkness engulf everything. The two make their way down a road toward the coast, hoping to find a safe place to take shelter. Along the way they must search for food and supplies among the remains of what once was normal life, and every stop carries a risk. The father tries to protect the boy while facing a reality that allows no mistakes. The film, directed by John Hillcoat, stars Viggo Mortensen as the father and Kodi Smit-McPhee as the son.