The Train Driver
by Athol Fugard
Synopsis
Roelf, a train driver, has spent weeks searching for the identities of a mother and child he unintentionally killed with his train.
After a fruitless journey through shanty towns, he encounters an old gravedigger named Simon who helps the desperate man unburden his conscience.
Based on a true story, The Train Driver is a soulful exploration of guilt, suffering, and the powerful bonds that grow between strangers.
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The Train Driver is a play written by Athol Fugard and published by Samuel French (2012).
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Samuel French · 2012
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