Two strangers meet on a train

By Alexis Bugajski, Picture This Post

June 28, 2017

American Players Theatre Tells an Unlikely Love Story

On a train from France to Germany, a woman recognizes the man sitting across from her as her favorite author. We are treated to their inner thoughts throughout this train ride and see how they build connections without saying a word to each other. She worries what he would think of her if she begins to read his own book, The Unexpected Man, in front of him. On the other hand, he barely spares her a glance as he muses over whether he should continue writing or not.

As they travel this journey together, we switch back and forth between their thoughts and wonder if they will ever actually speak to each other. We feel their interest in each other grow. Will this be a missed chance for them to find a perfect connection with another person? Or will they seize the opportunity that’s right in front of them?

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