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
Hm... lets see:
This movie is kinda different , it takes you out of the American movie style(lots of shots ,as much action as possible but..for what?). Simple low budget movie that shows that you could make a good movie if you have good ideas! Somebody once produced a brilliant movie shot in one room, .. just one room! ..yes i'm talking about "12 Angry Men" , so "California Dreamin'" based on (i consider) a good plot with low amount of money it deserve to be watched.
Fugitive brief: *Action is placed in Romania, in a small village,year 1999. *Americans were passing through Romania to deliver NATO equipment *In a small village they were stopped by the Railway chief because they were not having any travel papers.(Alltough the railway chief was having orders to let them pass) *They remain in that village for a couple of days until the papers problem was solved (Railway chief explaining the Americans that they ain't better than the rest and need to follow Romanian law)
PS: excuse my English!