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The Railroad Lady

"Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h"

Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.

Top Cast

  • Jane Birkin

    Jane Birkin

    Élise

  • Gilles Tschudi

    Gilles Tschudi

    Bruno

  • Lucien Guignard

    Lucien Guignard

    Jacques

  • Mathieu Bisson

    Mathieu Bisson

    Pierre

  • Manuela Biedermann

    Manuela Biedermann

    Charlotte

  • Julie Dray

    Julie Dray

    Dance Teacher

  • Viola von Scarpatetti

    Viola von Scarpatetti

    Dustlady

  • Nicolas Heini

    Nicolas Heini

    Bruno's Son

  • Dorin Dragos

    Dorin Dragos

    Peddler

Overview

Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.

Rating

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