Train Dreams is an American drama directed by Clint Bentley, based on the 2011 novella of the same name by Denis Johnson (original title: Train Dreams).
For me, this film feels more like a monument or a sculpture. It doesn’t feel alive, but it has a different quality: it harshly depicts a reality where there seems to be no room for conventional cinema. I had the impression that it was simply a retelling of someone’s life, and that’s where a certain problem lies. However, by the very end, some of you may genuinely be moved by this film. It might reach you, and the story may no longer feel “wooden.” In any case, I recommend watching this film. Perhaps it could have been better, but then it would probably have been a completely different movie.