Backpacking, Love and Adventure through late 1960s Europe

It’s the end of the Swinging Sixties, and four young graduates set out on the ultimate adventure—a hitchhiking journey across Europe. Armed with curiosity and a thirst for life, they aim to experience the authentic pulse of foreign cultures before stepping into the world of employment. But the road ahead is full of surprises.

From run-ins with Swiss and Italian police to heartwarming encounters with locals and brushes with danger, their journey becomes a kaleidoscope of life’s unpredictability. Traversing iconic cities like Naples and Rome, they wrestle with the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery amid a rapidly changing world.

When the group finally reaches Istanbul, a fateful decision splits them apart. One member chooses to stay, plunging into a life that will test the boundaries of their ideals and force them to confront the harsh truths of work, love, and reality.

Evocative, thrilling, and deeply human, The Way to Byzantium is a poignant coming-of-age story that captures the spirit of a transformative era and the timeless challenge of finding one’s place in the world.