Train Dreams

Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) is a taciturn labourer with a knack for stumbling upon scenes of awe and horror. His work in the logging industry and the construction of rail bridges throughout Idaho and Washington finds him bearing witness to marvels of engineering — and to the horrendous treatment of Chinese immigrant workers at the hands of peers and superiors alike. Robert finds quietude and solace in his marriage to Gladys (Felicity Jones), the forging of their modest rural home, and the birth of their daughter. But work pulls Robert away from his loved ones, while the suspicion that he is subject to some obscure curse follows him through his days and haunts his dreams.

Set in the Pacific Northwest during the early decades of the 20th century, Train Dreams is a captivating character study that unfolds in a world of natural splendour and voracious industry. Adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella, the latest from director Clint Bentley (JOCKEY) features an exquisite lead performance by Joel Edgerton, alongside memorable supporting turns from Oscar nominees Felicity Jones and William H. Macy.  –TIFF

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Four Academy Award® Nominations!
• Best Picture
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Cinematography
• Best Original Song