Bunky Blum and the Talking Train (2008)
Bunky Blum is picked on in school. His only peace comes during lunch hour, when he and his mentally ill Mother eat McDonalds and visit a talking train named Train. The 83 year-old train is now a caged monument in the center of a children's park. However, Bunky believes that the train will break out of its confines and save him from the bullies of the schoolyard. When Bunky realizes that the train is not magical, all hope is lost and Bunky has a moral melt down. In a fit of rage, Bunky punches a girl in a wheelchair. The unsympathetic move lands Bunky on the losing end of a full out brawl. Bunky's Mother witnesses the schoolyard violence and she erupts into her own fit of rage, which ultimately sends her back to the psych ward. In the end, Bunky is left without hope, without family and without security. He returns to the old train to make a final plea for vengeance. But Bunky's giant steal savior has not come for vengeance. Rather, it offers Bunky what he needs, a shush of peace.
Cast
- Linden Porco - Bunky Blum
- Claire Thomas - Bunky's Mom
- Dave Barber - Mr. Barber
- Kirt Bobbi - Nurse
- Sarah Brereton - Gail
- Jeff Bruyere - Mr. Bruyere
- Chris Cichelly - Janitor
- Deserae Folwark - Bunky's buddy
- Dan Kern - Principal
- Kevin Klymchuk - Teacher
Screenplay
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Vehement Disapproval and Anger, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness
Keywords
schizophrenia, rage and hate, freight train, violence in schools, school, family drama, rage, anger, mental illness, family conflict, screaming, extreme violence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bunky Blum and the Talking Train about?
- Bunky Blum is picked on in school. His only peace comes during lunch hour, when he and his mentally ill Mother eat McDonalds and visit a talking train named Train. The 83 year-old train is now a caged monument in the center of a children's park. However, Bunky believes that the train will break out of its confines and save him from the bullies of the schoolyard. When Bunky realizes that the train is not magical, all hope is lost and Bunky has a moral melt down. In a fit of rage, Bunky punches a girl in a wheelchair. The unsympathetic move lands Bunky on the losing end of a full out brawl. Bunky's Mother witnesses the schoolyard violence and she erupts into her own fit of rage, which ultimately sends her back to the psych ward. In the end, Bunky is left without hope, without family and without security. He returns to the old train to make a final plea for vengeance. But Bunky's giant steal savior has not come for vengeance. Rather, it offers Bunky what he needs, a shush of peace.
- Who directed Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- Bunky Blum and the Talking Train was directed by Stephan Recksiedler.
- Who stars in Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- Bunky Blum and the Talking Train stars Linden Porco, Claire Thomas, Dave Barber, Kirt Bobbi, Sarah Brereton, Jeff Bruyere.
- How long is Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- Bunky Blum and the Talking Train has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- Bunky Blum and the Talking Train is a Drama, Comedy, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- Bunky Blum and the Talking Train had a budget of $19,000.
- What are the themes of Bunky Blum and the Talking Train?
- The themes of Bunky Blum and the Talking Train include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Vehement Disapproval and Anger, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.