California Dreaming
1979 · 1h 32m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
A state somewhere between fantasy and reality.
Young T.T. comes from Chicago to spend the summer in California. He slowly becomes "California-ized," while learning about love and life in the Golden State.
Directed by
John D. HancockWritten by
Ned Wynn5.8Smart score
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