20 movies where we see human spirit being tested against the wild

Modified Jan 17, 2025 13:31 ET

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9) The Way Back (2010)

The Way Back follows a group of prisoners who escape a Siberian labor camp during World War II and embark on a grueling trek across thousands of miles. The journey takes them through snow-covered forests, scorching deserts, and towering mountains. Each step pushes the group to their limits as they face hunger, exhaustion, and the elements. The film explores the strength of human determination and the bond formed through shared struggle.