Two Irish orphans journey by train across America, encountering villains and heroes. They make an extraordinary friend and search for a new home, facing adventures and dangers along the way.
Two parentless Irish siblings arrive in New York City via ocean liner and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard an orphan train where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever. Fuelled by curiosity, friendship, and teamwork, their dangerous and discovery-filled quest will introduce them to devious villains, unexpected heroes, and surprising adventures in their heart-warming and hilarious search for a home. — Cinema Management Group
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Sean Bean, Gemma Arterton, and Stephen Graham lend star voices to Uncle Niall, Eleanor the supervisor, and bandit leader Wilson, marking Solís' follow-up to Cuerdas; the 82-minute runtime celebrates Native American alliances, approved by Cherokee tribes for cultural accuracy.
After docking in NYC without Niall, the kids stow away westbound, facing "Indian attacks" revealed as bandit ruses; Solís consulted historical societies for Orphan Train details, with the finale uniting tribes and fort soldiers in a mine assault—echoing classic Western rescues.
Production recreated transcontinental rail journeys with practical buffalo herds and coyote packs via motion-capture wildlife, shooting Nick's ice-water rescue in single takes; the script pivots on Mary sneaking Sparky the stray dog aboard, escalating chaos when bandits enslave passengers at a gold mine.