The story begins when the main character, Finbar McBride, who suffers from achondroplastic dwarfism, inherits a piece of rural property with an abandoned train depot on it. Because of his illness, and his love for trains, he moves into the old building hoping for a life of solitude. However, he meets Joe Oramas, a Cuban American who is operating his father's roadside snack track while the elder man recovers from an illness; and Olivia Harris, an artist who has recently lost his son and got divorced. So, the plot focuses on the relationship between the three characters, and Finbar's interest in trains.
From my point of view, the film has an excepcionally powerful acting, and the members of the cast are absolutely convincing. In addition. Peter Dinklage's performance is incredibly natural as he, who plays Finbar's role, was born with achondroplasia.
As far as the plot is concerned, I believe it is totally gripping due to the extremelly compelling and realistic script. Other points worth mentioning are that the story is very moving, and anybody could indentify himself with the characters.
This is a film which is well worth seeing, if only you are looking for a different movie centered on personal relationships and human feelings. It will touch your heart.
