California Dreamin'
(2007)
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California Dreamin'
(2007)
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| Armand Assante | ... |
Captain Doug Jones - the American military officer in command
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| Jamie Elman | ... |
Sergeant David McLaren - the second in command, attracted to Monica
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| Razvan Vasilescu | ... |
Doiaru - the station master
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| Maria Dinulescu | ... |
Monica - the station master's daughter, who dreams of a better life
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Alexandru Margineanu | ... |
Andrei - a villager in love with Monica
(as Alex Margineanu)
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Ion Sapdaru | ... |
The Mayor
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Alexandru Dragoi | ... |
Rodriguez
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| Andi Vasluianu | ... |
Soldier Marian
(as Andrei Vasluianu)
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Sabina Branduse | ... |
Despina
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| Gabriel Spahiu | ... |
The trade union chief , Andrei's father
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Radu Gabriel | ... |
Stelica
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Constantin Dita | ... |
Paul - the mayor's son, a womanizer
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Eduard Dumitru | ... |
Mitroi
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Alexandru Georgescu | ... |
Corporal Tanase
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Cristi Olesher | ... |
Young Doiaru
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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 Guy Bellinger
This movie is definitely in my Top-5 of 2007, along with "The life of Others".
It's just amazing to see how creative artists from Romania and the Balkans can be. The humor and general spirit of this movie reminds me a lot of Emir Kusturica's talent.
Too sad the director died a year ago in a car crash, 28 year old only.
Obviously, the best flicks don't come from Hollywood lately. Wanna know why ? It's because foreign movies are not ruled by profit-only oriented producers.
It's about "Art" first. Remember ?... Cinema is an art form, not just your regular supermarket product! That's why capitalism is (most often) incompatible with good movies.
With this movie, you'll get another proof confirming this theory.