# California Dreamin' (2007)

> A stalled NATO train turns a forgotten Romanian village into a comic arena of bureaucracy, desire, and post-communist ambition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14290

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Cristian Nemescu
- Cast: Armand Assante, Răzvan Vasilescu, Jamie Elman, Maria Dinulescu, Ion Sapdaru, Alexandru Mărgineanu, Andi Vasluianu, Gabriel Spahiu
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449573/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: absurdist, witty, bittersweet, arthouse film night, international cinema evening

## Synopsis

An unexpected encounter in a remote village leads to love and cultural exchange amidst chaos.

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