The read
It runs a compact 27m.
Synopsis
Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
306 audience votes
Key crew
- Martin McDonaghWriter
- Martin McDonaghDirector
Cast
- Brendan GleesonDonnelly
- Rúaidhrí ConroyKid
- David WilmotMan
- Aisling O'SullivanWoman
- Gary LydonChief Guard
- Domhnall GleesonCashier
- David MurrayDoctor
- Tadgh ConroyYoung Kid
- David PearseShort Man
- Ann McFarlaneDonnelly's Wife
- John WallaceJunior Garda
- Richard NisbetGarda
Stills
Themes
gunpassengerdark comedygrieftrainphotographirelandpolice officershort film