The Christmas Train

GUnited States rating20171h 38mFamily, TV Movie, Drama
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A disillusioned journalist travels by train from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles before Christmas. Along the way, he meets a variety of passengers and experiences a change of heart during the long journey.

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None
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features a slow narrative pace with long scenes and a gentle atmosphere typical of holiday dramas. Estimated

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  1. 1What did you think about the different people Tom met on the train?
  2. 2How did the journey change the way Tom felt about his life?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to be kind to the people we meet on our travels?

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