A modern adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's short story about a man and a woman sharing an unexpected encounter on a train as it travels through a beautiful and surreal landscape.
It was a co-production between: Spain, United Kingdom.
The film was directed by Justin Anderson.
The screenplay was written by Justin Anderson.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt5138782.
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Poor
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The Idyll
Released
English, Français
Spain, United Kingdom
