The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
Toby and his sister Liz live with their aunt and uncle, who take in Cambodian orphan Hoang while he awaits foster placement. The trio become fast friends, and, as they explore a nearby wood, encounter a retired engineer living in an abandoned freight car. Playing off Toby's already active imagination, the kids and the engineer use the train car to make a fantastic journey to Cambodia.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Fernando ArrabalDirector
- Roger LemelinWriter
- Fernando ArrabalWriter
Cast
- Mickey RooneyThe Engineer
- Jonathan StarrToby
- Ky Huot UkHoang
- Monique MercureCast
- Jean-Louis RouxCast
- Guy HoffmannCast
- Valda DaltonCast
- Jean-Pierre SaulnierCast
- Marie-Josée MorinCast
- Maurice PodbreyCast
- Vlasta VranaCast
- AnickLiz