California Dreamin' (Nesfarsit)

Jan 23 2009 Not Rated 2h 35m
Comedy, Drama, War

1999. Kosovo War. In a small Romanian village, the chief of the railway station, who also happens to be a local gangster, stops a NATO train transporting military equipment. Their arrival in this small village dramatically changes its landscape.

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?

Written by

Catherine Linstrum, Cristian Nemescu, Tudor Voican

Directed by

Cristian Nemescu

Production Countries

Romania

Production Companies

Mediapro Studios

Languages

Româna, Italiano, Español, English

Awards

14 wins & 13 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
8,082
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA