After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless leaves his belongings and gives his entire savings of $ 24,000 in charity and lifts to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher meets a series of characters who shape his life. Director: Sean Penn writers: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book) Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener | Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless gave up his belongings, donated his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher meets a series of characters who shape his life.