Clint Eastwood had proven in the movie, Gran Torino, why he is an icon in Hollywood. He is the main actor, director and producer of this movie which got its' title from a Ford vintage restored car.
He is Walt Kowalski, a Korea veteran and a widower, who prefers to be alone with his canned beers and loyal dog, Daisy. But he was soon entagled with the gang pestering their neighborhood, particularly his next door neighbors, Thao Vang and Sue Lor.After a lot of growling, snapping and snarling, he got closer with the siblings and felt protective of them. He was furious when the gang bullied Thao and marked his face with a cigarrette and anguished when Sue was brutally tortured and raped by them. Walt soon realized that 'Thao and Sue are never going to find peace in this world as long as that gang's around.' He then decided to act on his last mission to ensure their safety and peace of mind, even if it means that he needs to sacrifice his life.
In his last will and testament, he gave his precious Gran Torino to Thao, much to the dismay of his family. It symbolized that he was passing a newly rebuilt hope for him and his responsibility to make the most out of his life. Thao was shown serenely driving the car with Daisy on the passenger seat as though thankful to Walt and accepting his challenge to tread the right path of life.
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