Advantages of Traveling by Train is a Spanish drama film directed by Aritz Moreno. The movie follows the journey of Helga Pato, a psychiatrist who boards a train to attend a conference. During the journey, she meets a strange woman named Marta, who engages her in a conversation about her personal life.
As the night progresses, Helga realizes that Marta's story is not only bizarre but also disturbing. It is then that she realizes that Marta is not alone on the train, and there are other passengers who have their twisted tales to tell. Helga finds herself trapped in a bizarre world of insanity, perversion, and trash.
The circle of characters aboard the train includes a serial killer, a couple of swingers, a father traveling with his daughter and a woman with a very unusual addiction. Helga finds herself getting sucked into their world, as she tries to unravel the mysteries surrounding each of them.
As the night progresses, the train journey becomes more intense and disturbing, and Helga struggles to keep her sanity intact. But as she delves deeper into the lives of the passengers on the train, she realizes that their stories have a strange connection to her own life.
Advantages of Traveling by Train is a dark and twisted movie that explores the themes of human behavior, psychology, and morality. The film's impressive cast includes Pilar Castro, Luis Tosar, and Ernesto Alterio. The movie has won several awards, including the Best Picture award at the Malaga Film Festival.