Train to Adulthood

Train to Adulthood is a coming-of-age story about three youngsters who find an escape from life's ordeals by working on the Budapest Children's Railway. While they enjoy playing at being responsible adults on the Train, at home they are forced to mature abruptly.

2015 | Hungary
Director: Klára Trencsényi
Cinematograpers: Klára Trencsényi, Márton Vízkelety
Editor: Judit Czakó
Sound: Rudolf Várhegyi
Producer: Julianna Ugrin

Director's Word
"The film explores Hungary's communist past and the contemporary challenges faced by two families in providing for their children. Set against a backdrop of intense brass music by former pioneers and minimalist compositions by Andor, the audience is guided through the protagonists' daydreams, ambitions, and nightmares. The meticulously crafted musical sequences deeply resonate with viewers, evoking a profound sense of compassion and understanding for both the past and present."

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