![]() ![]() Randy and his family got the second chance that they deserved, and they now seem to be making the best out of it. He also claimed that he feels humbled about God using him and his family as a conduit to teach others a valuable lesson. In an interview, Randy also expressed that he felt grateful for being allowed to tell his story and inspire others. While Ed still tears up every time he sees Joe, Randy and his wife can’t even remember what their lives were like before the incident. A few years before this incident, Ed himself had lost his 40-year-old brother, also named Joe. He even thought about all the times when he ignored his family.Īlmost seven hours after Joe went missing, Ed Walker, a retired engineer, found him deep inside the woods, over a mile away from home. As shown in the movie, it’s during this time that Randy started to contemplate his priorities. And considering that woods and swamps surrounded them, Randy’s mind was filled with negative thoughts. While all the townsfolk and police officers helped him find Joe, he couldn’t help but think about all the things that could go wrong. While the family was packing for a vacation, Randy left his son on his tricycle for a few minutes. The movie draws its inspiration from the story of a utility contractor named Randy Simpkins, whose 2-year-old son disappeared from the driveway of his Carrollton home. ![]() Yes, ‘The Way Home’ is based on a true story. Ultimately, all it takes is a brief moment of grief to make Randy realize that he was on the wrong path all this while. After everything that happened, he started giving his family a lot more time and even got himself involved with community service. The closing credits scene of the movie also reveals that this event completely changed Randy’s perception of life. The event completely changes the life of the two men who were struggling to hold onto their dwindling faith. Ultimately, this minor pitfall not only teaches Randy to look beyond his work and prioritize his family but also gives Ed some peace. ![]() Deep inside, he believes that this is the only way he can restore his faith in God after his son’s tragic death.Įd’s efforts eventually pay off when he finds Joe deep inside the woods with his dog. While the entire neighborhood shows support and helps Randy find his son, Ed goes the extra mile to find Little Joe. That’s when another troubled father, Ed, who previously lost his son-also named Joe- in a tragic accident, joins the search party. He even gets flashbacks of all the times he neglected his family and is constantly bothered by negative thoughts surrounding his son’s disappearance. Following this, with the help of his community and a local rescue team of police officers, Randy relentlessly searches for his son.Īlong the way, he begins to lose all hope and asks God to give him a sign. When he turns around, he discovers that Joe has suddenly disappeared. While leaving for a family trip one day, Randy gets distracted by his other priorities again and forgets to look after his two-year-old son, Joe. ![]() ‘The Way Home’ centers around Randy Simpkins, a busy father who loves his family, but fails to prioritize them over his work. ![]()
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