As Marie begins her journey, she encounters various obstacles and challenges along the way, including physical exhaustion, skeptical locals, and the threat of being picked up by the police and returned to the retirement community against her will.
Despite these challenges, Marie perseveres and continues on her journey, meeting a variety of colorful characters along the way who offer her guidance, support, and unexpected companionship.
As Marie gets closer to her destination, she reflects on her past and the decisions that led her to this point in her life. She also contemplates the significance of her journey to see the ocean and what it means to her after all these years.
In the end, Marie finally reaches the ocean and is overcome with emotion as she takes in the sight and sound of the waves crashing against the shore. It is a moment of catharsis and liberation for her, as she realizes that it is never too late to take control of one's own life and pursue your dreams, no matter how unconventional or challenging they may seem.