Into the Wild movie trailer (2007) Plot synopsis: After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.<br />Director: Sean Penn<br />Writers: Sean Penn, Jon Krakauer<br />Stars: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt
