Plot — What is On the Way to School about?
These children live in the four corners of the earth, but share the same thirst for learning. They understand that only education will allow them a better future and that is why, every day, they must set out on the long and perilous journey that will lead them to knowledge. Jackson and his younger sister from Kenya walk 15 kilometres each way through a savannah populated by wild animals; Carlito rides more than 18 kilometres twice a day with his younger sister, across the plains of Argentina; Zahira lives in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains who has an exhausting 22 kilometres walk along punishing mountain paths before she reaches her boarding school; Samuel from India sits in a clumsy DIY wheelchair and the 4 kilometres journey is an ordeal each day, as his two younger brothers have to push him all the way to school…
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2013 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 77 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 107 votes) |
On the Way to School — FAQ
Is On the Way to School worth watching? On the Way to School holds a 6.9/10 rating from 107 viewers. These children live in the four corners of the earth, but share the same thirst for learning. They understand that only education will allow them a better future and that is why, every day, they must set out on the long
Who directed On the Way to School? Directed by Pascal Plisson.
Who is in the cast of On the Way to School? It stars Noura Azzagagh, Zahira Badi, Carlito, Zineb Elkabi, Emmanuel J. Esther, Gabriel J. Esther and more.
Where can I stream On the Way to School? You can stream On the Way to School on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did On the Way to School release? It released in 2013.
