Load of rubbish!!

hyped garbage

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

As portrayed in this visually stunning documentary, Peter (possibly unknowingly) represents that ability to focus on the important: family responsibility & bonds, shelter over their heads, food on the table, and the spirit of someone that embraces the circle of life. He is very primal in so many ways that he reminds me of what we used to be before we "made our lives easier" via technology and "advancements". Maybe Peter's approach to life should be used as a guideline to bring us back to the old ways, with a heavy dose of experience to even it out... Why can't we let life be simple yet elegant, trying yet fruitful, and beautiful yet tragic... We should all work on being true and authentic to that simplicity.

An inspiring film about a way of life we should all strive to achieve - one that finds meaning not in money and useless things but love, philosophy, family, passion and spontaneity. I for one was changed irrevocably by this film. It made me reconsider what I hold dear and question what was really important to me. Turns out the career rat race that left me feeling empty and anxious wasn't where I would find happiness but instead living life on my own terms. As Peter Karena, the father in the doco, says: "What do I do for a living? I live for a living." Now I can proudly say I do too. Everyone with that seed of wonder, doubt or curiosity itching in their souls should see this beautiful film.

This film is beautifully shot and edited. One very quickly falls into the story , into the landscape of this powerful and idealistic narrative .If you like Horses and seeing the joy of children learning to ride and find their freedom, if you like the idea of living close to nature with honesty and passion and gentleness. If you like thoughtful cinematography and intimate stories well revealed, then This way of Life will satisfy you and open your heart, The screening I attended was to a full house which erupted in a well deserved standing ovation at the Hot Docs festival in Toronto, Inspiring, compassionate, engrossing, uplifting! A must see!!

One of the best movies I have ever seen. To see all those beautiful horses and Mr Karena galloping along the beach gave me the wanting of returning home. Having such a large family providing them with the necessities of life and teaching the children how to live off what God had provided in the beginning. It astounded me how the children made do with what they have, you don't need the flash cars or houses to live a fulfilling life the basic necessities are all that matters and yet to see them tormented by the ones they love, it broke me to tears but no matter what was thrown at them, they still forgave them. What a silly man his dad is, I do hope he watches this and then he'll see how much his son still loves him no matter what. I loved watching the horses and how he started to build his little tourism business in the bushes. Seeing how they became homeless and now into a home of their own was priceless. The whole movie gave a powerful message and left me with an attitude to look at myself and the way I perceive my life. What a humble family who has a Christ like attitude towards life. Thank you. very moving indeed.