Train Dreams

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Train Dreams

Sep 29 2026 | 00:03:10

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Show Notes

U.S. early 20th century history is the context of this story of a hard-working logger in the northwest who has high hopes but must endure great loss. Train Dreams is an historical drama taking place in the forests of the northwest United States during the early 20th century. You might think that the story has to do with trains, and a small part of it does, but the title really symbolizes the painful creation of the modern world in America, born from the sweat and toil of poor working people just trying to survive. The film is directed by Clint Bentley…

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