The Children’s Train is an upcoming Italian language film starring Barbara Ronchi as Derna and Christian Cervone as Amerigo Speranza in the lead roles. The film had its premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024. It will be released on OTT in December 2024.
When and where to watch The Children’s Train?
The film is set to premeire on December 4, 2024, on Netflix. The streaming giant shared the trailer on Instagram and wrote, “Because sometimes those who let you go love you more than those who hold you back. The Children’s Train, the new film by Cristina Comencini, with Barbara Ronchi, Serena Rossi, Christian Cervone and Stefano Accorsi, based on the bestselling novel by Viola Ardone, will be available on Netflix from 4 December.”
Plot
The film is set in post-World War II Italy and centres around Antonietta Speranza, who decides to send his seven-year-old boy, Amerigo, to live with a wealthier host family in northern Italy. The film shows how a mother makes a difficult choice just for the sake of her child’s future and how this decision offers Amerigo a chance to escape the harsh poverty of his home and experience a life filled with new opportunities and struggles.
Throughout his journey, the film explores the themes of a beautiful bond between a mother and her son, and the emotional impact of separation on both children and parents.
All about The Children’s Train
The film features Barbara Ronchi as Derna, Christian Cervone as Amerigo Speranza, Serena Rossi as Antonietta Speranza, Giorgia Arena as Rosa Benvenuti, Jacopo Pagano Guerrieri, Domenico Rea, and Sophia Cecere, among others.
The film is based on the Viola Ardone’s novel of the same name. It is directed by Cristina Comencini. Furio Andreotti has written the film with Giulia Calenda, Camille Dugay and Cristina Comencini. It is produced by Carlo Degli Esposti and Nicola Serra under Palomar.
