In The Motorcycle Diaries, two young friends, Che Guevara and Alberto Granado, take a motorcycle trip across South America, hoping to have fun and see the world. But what starts as a carefree adventure soon turns into a life-changing journey that opens their eyes to the struggles of the people they meet along the way.
One theory fans have is that Che’s transformation from a carefree traveler to a revolutionary leader began on this trip. What if, without this journey, Che never would have felt the deep urge to change the world? Could this trip have been the spark that ignited his future?
A key moment in the film is when Che and Alberto see a leper colony, which shifts Che’s perspective on life and injustice. What if Che had stayed the same person he was before that visit? Would he have become the same leader in history?
An alternate ending could show the impact of their journey on others they met along the way, with a prequel exploring their lives before the trip, and what inspired them to embark on such a monumental journey.