The Children's Train
In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
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Cristina Comencini Director · Camille Dugay Comencini Screenplay Giulia Calenda Screenplay
United States release December 4, 2024 · Produced in Italy · Original title Il treno dei bambini
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Palomar
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Italy
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Original title
Il treno dei bambini
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · October 20, 2024
Premiere · Festa del Cinema di Roma
Italy · October 21, 2024
Limited theatrical
United States · December 4, 2024
Digital · Netflix
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