# The Station Agent (2003)

> A withdrawn man seeking solitude at an abandoned rural train depot finds an unlikely circle of friendship with two emotionally complicated strangers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1408

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Tom McCarthy
- Cast: Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Williams, Raven Goodwin, Paul Benjamin, Jase Blankfort, Paula Garcés
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0340377/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: quiet, witty, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship and solitude in a small town setting.

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