This documentary portrait delves into the formative years of acclaimed director Wim Wenders, revealing the trials and artistic choices that shaped his cinematic vision. Through personal recollections, rare home footage, and contributions from collaborators, "One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years" offers a compelling exploration of national identity, personal relationships, and the allure of the road – themes that would become hallmarks of his work. Witness the early life and experiments that led Wenders to abandon a medical career for art and film, setting him on a path that would propel him to international recognition.