Synopsis
A seven-year-old boy named Amerigo who in 1946 leaves his impoverished family in Naples and gets on a train to go live with a wealthier family in the north as part of a postwar initiative to rescue children from poverty.
Italy"The Children's Train" (2024), also known by its original title "Il treno dei bambini", is an Italian drama film directed by Cristina Comencini. Here's some information about the movie:
Synopsis:
The story follows Amerigo, a seven-year-old boy living in Naples after World War II. Due to poverty, Amerigo is sent north on one of the "children's trains" - a post-war initiative to place children from the impoverished south with wealthier families in the north. Amerigo ends up with Derna, a young woman who cares for him. As Amerigo grows accustomed to his new life, he faces a difficult choice that will impact him and those around him. Years later, Amerigo grapples with the meaning of love and sacrifice.
Genre: Drama
Director: Cristina Comencini
Cast:
- Barbara Ronchi
- Stefano Accorsi
- Serena Rossi
- Francesco Di Leva
- Monica Nappo
Streaming: The movie is available on Netflix [according to web sources]. You can find a teaser trailer for the movie on YouTube: youtube.com.
Based on: The film is an adaptation of the bestselling novel "Il Treno dei Bambini" by Viola Ardone.