A warm film for those with inferiority complex, autism, and loneliness

Michele 2022-01-04 08:01:06

"Mind Station"

A warm film for those with inferiority complex, self-closing, and loneliness. Three lonely people gather together to keep warm

Fen: Due to physical defects, I am not accepted by the society in daily life, laughed at by the society, I am inferior in my heart and shut myself down, I just want to spend my time quietly, check the train, read the book, and walk the railroad tracks.

Olivia: Bereavement, divorce, close yourself, locked up in the room, daily painting

Joe: A seemingly enthusiastic talker, but he has to take care of his paralyzed father. Although enthusiastic and cheerful, it can be seen that he is also relatively lonely

Surrounded by three middle-aged people, a very plain and boring life in the countryside, everyone has their own inner pain, struggling in reality and escape, this is just for "unbearable", "failure", and "autistic". The warmth we brought

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Extended Reading
  • Lorine 2022-04-24 07:01:15

    American independent film + Taiwan's small and fresh tone

  • Leonel 2022-01-04 08:01:06

    At the end of the film, the professor asked us, is there a plot in this film? No. why? Because it doesn't matter where this movie ends, just like life, where it starts and ends, it is non-story, monotonous, and plain.

The Station Agent quotes

  • [last lines]

    Joe Oramas: It's the librarian fantasy, man. Glasses off, hair down, books flying.

    Finbar McBride: She doesn't wear glasses.

    Olivia Harris: Well, buy her some, it's worth it.

  • Joe Oramas: Trains are really cool.

    Olivia Harris: They are.

    Finbar McBride: [smoking marijuana] So are horses.

    Joe Oramas: What?

    Finbar McBride: I was just thinking that.

    Joe Oramas: Give me the joint, man.