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Night Train to Lisbon

2013

A staid Swiss schoolteacher who saves a woman from suicide becomes captivated by a mysterious Portuguese book she leaves behind, and impulsively boards a train to Lisbon to trace the life of its author. A contemplative mystery-drama.

Why it’s here

A German-led drama about an outsider uncovering Portugal's dictatorship and resistance.

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Part of 10 Movies Set in or About Portugal

This film is stop 4 of 10 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Portugal. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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