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A doctor informs a man, Donnelly, that his wife had died in the morning and brings him to his wife’s beside to say goodbye. A sad train journey home leads to an encounter with a strange and psychotic young oddball.
Directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Brendan Gleason, the film won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Running time: 26 minutes
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