

A black and bloody Irish comedy.
October 14, 2004
27m
EN
Martin McDonagh
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

Brendan Gleeson
Donnelly

Rúaidhrí Conroy
Kid

David Wilmot
Man

Aisling O'Sullivan
Woman


Martin McDonagh
287

Gary Lydon
Chief Guard

Domhnall Gleeson
Cashier

David Murray
Doctor

Tadgh Conroy
Young Kid

David Pearse
Short Man

Ann McFarlane
Donnelly's Wife

Film4 Productions
GB

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
IE
Missing in Action Films
GB
Funny Farm Films
GB

Fantastic Films
IE