Night Train to Lisbon (2013)

In the serene city of Bern, Switzerland, we meet Professor Raimund Gregorius (Jeremy Irons), a classical languages scholar immersed in the monotony of his routine. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a young woman on the brink of suicide, pulling her back from the edge of life and death. When she mysteriously disappears during one of his classes, he's left holding her forgotten coat and a captivating book titled "Um Ourives das Palavras" (A Goldsmith of Words) by the Portuguese Amadeu de Almeida Prado (Jack Huston). The book, bought just the previous day by the woman from a local bookstore, sends Raimund into the depths of a fascinating narrative. Hidden inside the book, a train ticket to Lisbon marks the start of a journey that promises more than just the woman's trail. With only fifteen minutes to spare, Raimund abandons his life in Bern to board the night train to Lisbon, surrendering to the allure of Prado's captivating prose. Upon reaching the picturesque city of Lisbon, Raimund decides to delve deeper into the life of Amadeu de Almeida Prado. His quest leads him to a quaint house, home to the late author's sister, Adriana (Charlotte Rampling). Here, he uncovers the startling truth: Amadeu, a doctor and writer, was a brave resistance fighter against the oppressive regime of Dictator Salazar. As Raimund unearths the secrets of Amadeu's extraordinary life, he finds himself irrevocably changed, his once mundane existence now tinted with the vibrant hues of discovery, adventure, and intrigue. Night Train to Lisbon is a stirring exploration of a man's journey towards self-discovery, ignited by a chance encounter and fueled by the compelling narrative of a courageous poet who dared to challenge a dictatorship. This film unravels a riveting tale that would inspire anyone to abandon the ordinary and embark on an extraordinary quest for truth and meaning.

Night Train to Lisbon is a mystery movie featuring Jeremy Irons and directed by Bille August.

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