California Dreamin' (2007)
California Dreamin' (Nesfarsit) (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 35min
- Comedy, Drama
- 23 Jan 2009 (USA)
- Movie
A railway chief delays a NATO train transporting military equipment during the war in Kosovo in 1999.
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Awards:
- 14 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast
| 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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| Gabriel Radu | ... |
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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Catalina Mustata | ... |
Ana - the mayor's wife
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Cornel Bulai | ... |
Costel
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| Diana Dumbrava | ... |
Doiaru's Mother
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Dan Astileanu | ... |
Doiaru's Father
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| Nicodim Ungureanu | ... |
Police Chief
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Ionut Brancu | ... |
Minister of Transport
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Tomi Cristin | ... |
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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| Teodor Corban | ... |
Secretary of State
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Antonia Ionescu | ... |
Young Girl #1
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Laura Voicu | ... |
Young Girl #2
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Catalina Harabagiu | ... |
Young Girl #3
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| Ilinca Harnut | ... |
Young Girl #4
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| Crina Semciuc | ... |
Young Girl #5
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| Paul Ipate | ... |
Romanian Soldier #1
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| Bogdan Marhodin | ... |
Romanian Soldier #2
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Nelu Craciun | ... |
Petre
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Adrian Anghel | ... |
Fane
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Bogdan Cotlet | ... |
Nerd #1
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Andrei Solomon | ... |
Nerd #2
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| Ileana Toma | ... |
Girl #1
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Adela Mihai | ... |
Girl #2
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Adriana Gheorghisor | ... |
Girl #3
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| Neculai Predica | ... |
SNCFR Director
(as Nicu Predica)
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Cristinel Botea | ... |
Engineer
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Catalin Paraschiv | ... |
DJ
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Aura Calarasu | ... |
Andrei's Mother
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Elvis Romano | ... |
Niki Fortune
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Ionut Chivu | ... |
Romanian Officer
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Vitalie Ursu | ... |
The Russian
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Madalina Ghitescu | ... |
Luiza
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Andreea Samson | ... |
Mayor's Secretary
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Marcel Cobzariu | ... |
Foreman
(as Marcello Cobzarju)
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Armand Utma | ... |
Classmate #1
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Andrei Pandele | ... |
Classmate #2
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Constantin Draganescu | ... |
The Grandfather
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| Florin Penișoară | ... |
Archie
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Christopher Troxler | ... |
Soldier
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| Marco Assante | ... |
Benny Harper
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| Bart Sidles | ... |
Bart Turner
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Adrian Cazdaru | ... |
Controller
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Florin Burcea | ... |
Child
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Andrei Sever | ... |
Young Man
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Directed by
| Cristian Nemescu | ||
Written by
| Catherine Linstrum | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Cristian Nemescu | ... | () |
| Tudor Voican | ... | () |
Produced by
| Dan Badea | ... | executive producer |
| Andrei Boncea | ... | producer |
| Calin Furtunescu | ... | line producer |
| Iuliana Tarnovetchi | ... | executive producer |
| Mihai Toderiuc | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Liviu Mãrghidan | ||
Editing by
| Catalin Cristutiu | ||
Editorial Department
| Bogdan Alexandru | ... | digital intermediate operator |
| Roberta Raduca | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
Casting By
| Domnica Circiumaru | ||
| Alex Johnson | ||
Production Design by
| Ioana Corciova | ||
Art Direction by
| Iulian Bostanaru | ||
| Andreea Popa | ||
Set Decoration by
| Angelo Anghelescu | ||
Costume Design by
| Ana Ioneci | ||
Makeup Department
| Lidia Constantin | ... | key hair stylist |
| Lidia Ivanov | ... | key hair stylist |
| Andrea Dardea Tesdall | ... | makeup designer (as Andreea Dardea) |
Production Management
| Raul Cosma | ... | unit manager |
| Marian Pascale | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Aniela Galiceanu | ... | first assistant director |
| Claudia Marcu | ... | assistant director |
| Claudia Marcu | ... | assistant director |
| Razvan Secara | ... | assistant director |
| Ruxandra Slotea | ... | second assistant director |
| Florin Filipescu | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Oana Babes | ... | art department coordinator |
| Marius Bardasan | ... | property master |
| Cristian Mihaila | ... | property buyer |
| Gabriel Nechita | ... | storyboard artist |
| Vlad Panaitescu | ... | set construction manager |
| Eugen Pisau | ... | props |
| Aurel Popescu | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Dana Bunescu | ... | sound editor |
| Nicolae Comarzan | ... | boom operator |
| Marius Emil Stanescu | ... | boom operator |
| André Fèvre | ... | foley artist |
| Cristinel Sirli | ... | sound mixer (as Christinel Sirli) |
| Cristian Tarnovetchi | ... | sound mixer |
| Andrei Toncu | ... | sound designer |
Special Effects by
| Stegaru Adrian | ... | weapons |
| Adrian Popescu | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Florin Barcun | ... | stunt performer |
| Ionut Cotruta | ... | stunt performer |
| Mihai Diaconu | ... | stunts |
| Cosmin Diacu | ... | stunt performer |
| Madalin Dragan | ... | stunts |
| Doru Dumitrescu | ... | stunts |
| Alin Luchian | ... | stunts |
| Catalin Mancafa | ... | stunts |
| Petre Marin | ... | stunt performer (as Marin Petrica) |
| Razvan Puiu | ... | stunt coordinator (as Rasvan Puiu) |
| Florin Stancu | ... | stunts |
| Maria-Antoaneta Tudor | ... | stunt performer (as Maria Antoaneta Ilie) |
| Andrei Vintileanu | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Visan | ... | stunt player |
| Constantin Viscreanu | ... | stunt player |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Doru Andreescu | ... | gaffer |
| Octavian Andreescu | ... | lighting director |
| Lupsa Armand | ... | electrician |
| Militaru Aurel-Marian | ... | electrician (2007) |
| Andrei Badescu | ... | grip |
| Barbu Balasoiu | ... | camera operator: camera B |
| Andrei Butica | ... | camera operator: camera A |
| Radu Cioplea | ... | film loader |
| Sandu Constantin | ... | electrician |
| Sarbu Gigi | ... | grip |
| Radu Marinescu | ... | key grip |
| Bogdan Alexandru Sicorschi | ... | grip |
| Sorin Stanciu | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Luminita Lungu | ... | costume supervisor |
| Carmen Stefan | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Adrian Codoi | ... | location manager |
| Silviu Tofan | ... | location assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mariana Lina | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Sorina Dumitru | ... | picture vehicles |
| Vali Georgescu | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Fabian Pauna | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Marco Assante | ... | assistant: Armand Assante |
| Teo Bostanica | ... | key assistant |
| Irene Iovan Calangiu | ... | production coordinator (as Iovan Irene) |
| Laurence Granec | ... | press attache: France |
| Ciocan Luci | ... | financial controller |
| Karine Menard | ... | press attache: France |
| Alex Molea | ... | production assistant |
| Amalia Morar | ... | production secretary |
| Petruta Panait | ... | titles |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Artplex Attica (2008) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Benelux Film Distributors (2008) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Bodega Films (2008) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- IFC Films (2009) (United States) (theatrical)
- MediaPro Distribution (2007) (Romania) (theatrical)
- Mozinet (2009) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- New Star (2012) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Artificial Eye (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Carlotta Films (2008) (France) (DVD)
- Media Pro Film Distribution (2007) (World-wide)
- Video Film Express (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,600,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The director Cristian Nemescu died before editing was completed. MediaPro Studios decided to edit the film with the entirety of the material left by Nemescu, a decision which led to the considerable runtime of 155 minutes. See more » |
| Goofs | When Captain Jones is talking to Doiaru in his office, the clock behind Doiaru goes from 4:15 to 4:12 and back to 4:15 in the matter of a few seconds. See more » |
| Soundtracks | California Dreamin' See more » |