Surprisingly gentle exploration of difficult issues

Rating: 9/10 (2 October 2019)

This film is very enjoyable to watch. Given the very difficult issues of discrimination that are at its centre that is quite a surprise. The film in no way undermines the importance of its subject matter by being surprisingly easy to watch, it really is quite a success.
It is a road movie and this is a favourite genre of mine. It is also what some call a "buddy movie". It is a journey and the experiences of that journey change the two travellers. The film has some special magic because to describe it makes it sound like a series of clichÃ©s, but that is not how it is at all.
I think this film very successfully engages the viewer in its story, not using any clever plot tricks but rather by having interesting characters that you care about.
It would make a great Christmas movie and my guess is that was the intention. I notice it was originally released in October in most places.
It does not shy away from depicting the terrible discrimination and attitudes but at the same time it is very warm-hearted and entertaining.
Really quite a success I think!