
Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005
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Brendan Gleeson
Donnelly

Rúaidhrí Conroy
Kid

David Wilmot
Man

Aisling O'Sullivan
Woman

Gary Lydon
Chief Guard

Domhnall Gleeson
Cashier

David Murray
Doctor

Tadgh Conroy
Young Kid

David Pearse
Short Man

Ann McFarlane
Donnelly's Wife

John Wallace
Junior Garda

Richard Nisbet
Garda

Mick Horan
Kid's Dad

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