The Railroad (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, The Railroad is a drama and romance film directed by Park Heung-sik, running about 107 minutes. “At the end of the road, Love starts...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Man Soo (Kang-woo Kim) is a train conductor. Everyday he performs the same old routines, and gradually his days begin to feel as uneventful and predictable as the ongoing rotation of the wheels on his train. One day, his train gets caught in a messy accident involving a passenger's suicide, and he is forced to take leave from work. He gets on the last train. Hanna (Tae-yeong Son) is an attractive college instructor who is having an affair with a married professor. Her world is turned upside down when his wife confronts her. Abandoned and betrayed by her lover, Hanna is forced to face her own demons. She quits her job, and hops onto the last train. A train conductor and a college instructor seem to share nothing in common. But for Man Soo and Hanna, brought together by fate, finding solace in the companion of a stranger has never been better.
Who’s in it. The Railroad stars Kim Kang-woo as Kim Man-soo, Son Tae-young as Lee Hanna, Baek Jong-hak as Professor Kim Ho and Jung In-gi as driver Seoul-Sinuiju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Railroad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railroad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railroad (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Railroad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Railroad worth watching?
- The Railroad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Railroad?
- The Railroad stars Kim Kang-woo, Son Tae-young, Baek Jong-hak, Jung In-gi and Ahn Sun-young.
- When was The Railroad released?
- The Railroad was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.