Vagabond

Vagabond tells the story of Mona Bergeron, a young woman who is found frozen to death in a ditch in the French countryside. Through a series of flashbacks and interviews with the people who knew her, the film paints a portrait of Mona's life as a vagabond, her struggles with loneliness and her desire for freedom. We see her journey from place to place, taking odd jobs and staying with whomever will offer her a place to sleep. Despite her fierce independence, Mona's life takes a tragic turn, ultimately leading to her untimely death. The film is a poignant and powerful exploration of the human condition, and the price we pay for our desire for freedom.

You can stream Vagabond on: The Criterion Channel

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Vagabond include Do the Right Thing, Manon of the Spring, Awakenings, Dead Poets Society, The Simple-Minded Murderer, Paris, Texas.