The Children’s Train New official Movie Trailer HD - Plot synopsis: The Children's Train is an adaptation of Viola Ardone's bestselling novel, "Il treno dei bambini." Set in post-World War II Italy, the story follows a group of children who are sent away from their impoverished families in the South to live with families in the North.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the indomitable spirit of children.
The Children's Train, also known as Il Treno dei Bambini, is directed by Italian writer / filmmaker Cristina Comencini, director of many films including Marriages, Liberate i Pesci!, The Best Day of My Life, Don't Tell, Black and White, When the Night, Latin Lover, Something New, Sex Story, and Tornare previously.
The screenplay is also written by Cristina Comencini, adapted from the novel of the same name by Viola Ardone.