Narrative
2025 Festival

Stationary

A chance meeting at a quiet rural railway station grows into a tender connection, raising the question of whether some romances are meant to move forward or remain suspended in time.

Runtime: 07:38 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Stationary unfolds at a small, old-fashioned railway station where two strangers begin to cross paths by chance. Their brief encounters slowly turn into a familiar ritual, meeting day after day in the same place, sharing moments of warmth, curiosity, and quiet connection amid the rhythm of passing trains. As their bond deepens, the station becomes a space of comfort and expectation, where time seems to pause and the outside world fades away. When that routine is disrupted, the stillness of the setting takes on a new meaning, leaving one of them to reflect on what was shared and what might have been. Gentle and reflective, Stationary explores fleeting romance, routine, and the delicate line between holding on and letting go, set against a timeless backdrop where love feels both close and just out of reach.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Robin Harvey
Produced by
Roger Harding
Written by
Philip Harvey
Cast
Grace Ward
Christopher Bird
Cinematographer
Julian Austwick
Tin Roof Films (Ariel Photography)
Edited by
Robin Slater
Music by
Philip Harvey
Hair & Makeup
Sue Kent

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
07:38
Genre(s)
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Language
English
Completion Year
2024

Production Details

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Country of Filming
United Kingdom
Production Budget
$2,000
Shooting Format
Digital 4K
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025
UK Premiere
No

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
JAN
25
Session No.
2
Session Started
12:00
Played at
12:00
Session Finished
14:14