Train Dreams,” a lyrical drama about a logger whose work developing America’s railroad keeps him laboring in isolation, has sold to Netflix. The film earned rave reviews after debuting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival,

Director Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the script with Greg Kwedar, joins his collaborator for a chat about their newest film, which is set in the past yet remains "so relevant to our world."

Bentley also co-wrote the script for the turn of the 20th Century period drama with "Sing Sing" director Greg Kwedar.

Clint Bentley’s latest film, "Train Dreams," is a deeply felt, must-see historical drama starring Joel Edgerton

In the second known deal of a slow Sundance on the acquisitions front, Netflix has picked up the drama Train Dreams starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. Clint Bentley directed the Premieres entry and co-wrote with Greg Kwedar, the director of Sing Sing, which Bentley co-wrote and produced.

Netflix is buying the Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones drama Train Dreams. Sources tell us that the deal was in the high teen millions. Pic is based on the 2011 Denis Johnson novella and directed by Academy Award-nominee Clint Bentley.