The Straight Story/Heartwarming

• The ending, as Alvin reunites with his brother Lyle. Neither of them say anything, but are able to acknowledge each other one last time.
  • The ending shot is of Alvin, fighting back tears of joy... regret... both?
• The various encounters Alvin Straight has along the way with slightly off-beat but very normal and considerate small-town folks.
  • There's practically no mean people: everyone's nice to everyone else.