Michael George was just out of college and unsure what to do next when he first walked the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way. The route winding through the countryside of France and Spain has called to many thousands of people over hundreds of years—at first Christians on the way to see the enshrined remains of St. James at the route’s end in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and increasingly, people like George who are looking for a quiet place for reflection and soul-searching.

George Instragrammed along the way, sharing stories of his travels with friends and a growing audience of followers. Their enthusiastic response convinced him he had the beginnings of a documentary project.

He returned