A romantic drama by first time director John Lynch, Night Train follows a man who has just been released from prison, with a passion for electric trains and the Orient Express. In his attempts at starting a new life, the ex-prisoner finds refuge in the house of a possessive old lady. Things begin to get complicated when he falls for the lady's daughter and he faces the ultimate question of catching the night train or taking charge of his life like an adult. John Hurt delivers an excellent performance in the role of the ex-prisoner, Poole.~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, All Movie Guide