California Dreamin'

The film takes place in 1999, during the Kosovo War, and focuses on a small Romanian village where the chief of the railway station, also a local gangster, halts a NATO train carrying military supplies. This pivotal moment brings significant changes to the community, highlighting the tensions between local interests and global events.

Directed by a team from MediaPro Pictures and Temple Film, California Dreamin' features a diverse cast including Armand Assante, Răzvan Vasilescu, and Jamie Elman. As part of the Romanian New Wave, the film reflects the complexities of life in Romania against the backdrop of war, making it an interesting study for those interested in this cinematic movement.