California Dreamin'

– Romanian director Cristian Nemescu's comedy California Dreamin' (aka Nesfarsit, 2007) unfolds agains..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2007
Original Name:
California Dreamin' (Nesfârșit)
California Dreamin' (2007) - Also known as California Dreamin' (Nesfârșit)

Romanian director Cristian Nemescu's comedy California Dreamin' (aka Nesfarsit, 2007) unfolds against the backdrop of the Kosovo War, circa 1999. A NATO train rolls through a Romanian hamlet, transporting a plethora of weapons across the country -- without official documents, and equipped only with the verbal consent of the Romanian authorities. The transport thus grows intensely vulnerable.

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Release Date:

23 Jan 2009

Language:

English, Romanian, Spanish, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Cristian Nemescu

Writer:

Catherine Linstrum (additional dialogue), Cristian Nemescu, Tudor Voican

Main Actors:

Armand Assante, Jamie Elman, Razvan Vasilescu, Maria Dinulescu

Plot:

In 1999, during the Kosovo War,a train carrying NATO equipment, escorted by American Marines with Captain Doug Jones in command, is held back in Capalnita, a Romanian godforsaken village, by Doiaru, the station master, who blocks the train over a paperwork technicality. For five days the villagers try to take advantage of the Americans' unexpected presence. The mayor, for instance, organizes a celebration in their honor. On the other hand, sergeant David McLaren, Jones's second in command, falls in love with Monica, the crafty's station master's daughter, who dreams of a better world... And what about the Marines' initial mission?

Awards:

14 wins & 13 nominations.

Production:

Artificial Eye

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%