Guido's physical journey is one where his fairy-tale-like life is suddenly changed to the horrible, dark, depressing atmosphere of the prison camp. As this situation is completely out of his control, the only thing he can control is the way he chooses to deal with it. His inner journey involves using the power of his imagination and the love for his family to transcend the horror that exists within the camp. He does this through creating an imaginary world for his son. As the title suggests, even the most horrible of circumstances can be transformed into something beautiful. Guido turns a difficult journey into one of hope and human triumph rather than succumbing to the despair. Hope that helps
