In the American sports drama The Way Back, the story follows Jack Cunningham, a man grappling with the profound loss of his 10-year-old son to illness, which leads to his wife leaving him. In his grief, Jack turns to alcohol as a way to cope with his sadness. The film opens with a group of construction workers chatting at the end of a long, cold November day, setting a somber tone for Jack’s journey. Despite his struggles with alcoholism, there remains a glimmer of hope for redemption as he navigates his challenges.