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A woman in a pale yellow dress tenderly cradles the face of a bearded man as they lie together outdoors at dusk, the fading light illuminating the trees behind them.

Train Dreams

Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality, and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled.

An ode to a vanishing way of life, an ever-evolving world, and to the extraordinary possibilities that exist within even the most simple of existences, Train Dreams captures a time and place that are now long gone, and the people who built a bridge to a future they could only dream of.

Screening in 35mm on Mon, Oct 20.


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Event Information

Monday, October 20, 2025
6:30pm

LOCATION
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

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Tickets

This screening is not eligible for redemption with a Moviegoer or Passport Pass.

Special Guests

Scheduled to attend:
Director Clint Bentley and actor Joel Edgerton

Accessibility

Cinema/Chicago is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment at all our programs and events. All event venues are fully wheelchair accessible, with no-step entrances or ramp access and elevators. All venues offer wheelchair-designated spaces, companion seating, easy-access theater seating, and accessible restrooms. For accommodation requests, please email us at access@chicagofilmfestival.com, call us at 312-683-0121, x202, or complete our Accommodation Request Form.