movie poster for THE STATION AGENT

Flicks ID

11589

Cert

15

Running time

89 mins

Country

Format

DVD

THE STATION AGENT (2003)

TOM MCCARTHY

Plot

When vertically challenged Finn Mcbride inherits an abandoned train depot slap bang in the middle of nowhere he's a happy man, finally life has provided him with the opportunity to escape the world's curious eyes, and he prepares himself for an existence of lonely bliss. Unfortunately for Finn, artist Olivia and hot dog seller Joe have other ideas and so begins a gentle, acutely observed comedy drama about the joys and the traumas of friendship. Sublime and brilliant.