The movie is an amazing story of travel from highly tensed situations to utmost peace of mind. A journey from death, misery, hatred, failures, superficial vigour and loneliness towards compassion, sharing, faith, intense perceptions, hope, love and togetherness. The heinous treatment towards black people in America, even in twentieth century, has been shown aptly which leaves us shaken. The gradual change in the character of Hank has been beautifully portrayed by B B Thornton. And Halle Berry is excellent. She got what she deserved. The Oscar, after all! :) At the end, hope and possibilities fill up our mind.