A unique movie about a unique couple, Away We Go (2009) is the story of Burt and Verona. They are a couple that don't seem to be doing so well, the house they live in is not so great, they don't seem to have any friends, and they live on the edge, though they love each other deeply. And Verona is pregnant.
Early in the movie she asks Burt, "Are we fuck ups?" And the journey they make, to find a place where they belong, also brings an answer to that question.
The journey is made to find a new place for them to live. They look up old acquaintances in different cities, ranging from Phoenix to Montreal, and see if the city or the people are right for them. It is quirky and many times a funny journey, but always filled with empathy and commitment between the two of them.
And as they make they journey, seeing people who are successful and have big houses and "real" lives, the question Verona asked gets answered.
Are they fuck ups? And it is clear, they are no bigger fuck ups than anyone else, outward appearances aside. In fact, with the real love they have, and the bond the have, they are probably less fucked up than anyone they know.
Away We Go is a contemplative movie, that does not rely on cliche and easy answers. John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph do a excellent job portraying this sensitive and loving couple, with all their complexities. They are not fuck ups, and the journey they take to find that out is one that I was happy to join in on.
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