If you want to know more about the story you can find that in other reviews. But I wanted to comment on one of my favorite movies of all time. I think its the most wonderful sad movie ever made. When I hear friends say it was a depressing movie, well I have to question their character! This movie touches deeper in the heart than any other movie I have even seen. There is one scene in particular, that SHOULD change your thinking forever. And without ruining the scene for you, I'll tell you what it produces, an appreciation for a man who experienced pain upon mistreatment upon despisement, AND, when finally treated with human dignity, showed utter amazement and gratitude with tears and humility. I didn't just wipe away a tear or two when I saw that scene, but sobbed. This is one to watch every year!