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I agree with some other commentators who said that this movie was somewhat overtly dramatic - in some points getting almost too sugary/tear-jerking experience. I haven't read the book so it is hard to comment how faithful the film is to the book, but seems that the authors of the film almost a bit overemphasized the great survival story and the connection between the father and the child.

This is counter-balanced by good acting, rather good cinematography and beautiful images of nature. "So weit die Füsse tragen" is fairly entertaining as an adventure film and I was strangely attracted by the story about travelling through endless wastes of Siberia. The portrayal of nature is captivating. The film isn't a remarkable masterpiece, but I'd still recommend seeing it if the subject sounds appealing. After all, German POWs in Russia isn't exactly the most worn subject of films.

Atlast the wait is over, we see a German POW portrayed in good sense,up against all obstacles,hurdles a human could ever tolerate.Its about Clemens Forell(POW)making his way all through the feet to him hometown. I donna want to spoil the plot by detailing the events.

The film scores in its background & theme music,adds Chilling effect to the frozen sheet.The exotic locations is visual treat for eyes. Irina Pantaeva locks you in her charm and beauty.Even though the film ends in a positive note,you will suffer from the DISTANT WALK.This film made me look beyond the horizon Hollywood, and ignited a liking for German movies.A great movie if you have the TIME. If you like this movie you will also like THE GREAT ESCAPE(pow classic)

A revolution took place and the german media never mentioned it: Except from some ignorant right wingers the general media was not willing to comment on this first major production on the topic of german prisoners of war. The original version from the fifties and the book are interesting - this movie is watchable for a big public. I appreciate the courage of the moviemakers to touch this forbidden legacy of germany. Great, heartbreaking cinema, that leaves you in tears at the end - as far as I am concerned.

Clemens Forell, a German Army officer, is captured by the Soviets in World War 2 and sentenced to 25 years in a labour camp in the Eastern part of Siberia. For five years he endures enormous hardship but is determined to see his family again. One day he escapes, commencing an incredible, arduous, danger-filled journey. His former jailer and tormenter, Lieutenant Kamenev, pursues him and is determined to recapture him at any costs.

An incredible tale, based on a true story. At 158 minutes a bit long: the first hour or so, depicting Forell's imprisonment, the inhumane conditions he lives under and the brutality of the guards, is a bit of a slog.

However, once Forell escapes it is incredibly compelling viewing. Initially a pure tale of survival but once he meets people it's also a story of the better angels of human nature. Some wonderfully selfless acts.

In addition to showing Forell's trials and tribulations we see Kamenev's efforts to recapture him. This heightens the tension as we have a deadly game of cat and mouse. The final confrontation between the two is a bit cheesy though.

An incredibly emotional final scene rounds off a great movie.

A german guy arrested and take him to jail which has hard mining work.then he escape from that place to his native..great journey of him throughout film.. I lik this story and screenplay but i am not impressed in photography.. Must watch movie..!