Carlas Song
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Carlas Song

1987, love in time of war. A bus driver George Lennox meets Carla, a Nicaraguan exile living a precarious, profoundly sad life in Glasgow. Her back is... scarred, her boyfriend missing, her family dispersed; she's suicidal. George takes her to Nicaragua to find out what has happened to them and to help her face her past. Once home, Carla's nightmarish memories take over, and Carla and George are thrown into the thick of the US war against the Sandinistas. A mystery develops over where Carla's boyfriend is, and the key to his whereabouts may be Carla's friend Bradley, a bitter American aid worker. She finds her family, the Contras attack, and she and the Scot face their choices. Show More

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Carlas Song (1996) takes place in 1987 during the intense conflict in Nicaragua. George Lennox, a bus driver, encounters Carla, a Nicaraguan exile whose life in Glasgow is filled with sadness and tragedy. Carla is scarred physically and emotionally, her boyfriend is missing, and her family is scattered, leading her to contemplate suicide. Determined to help Carla find closure and uncover the truth about her loved ones, George decides to accompany her to Nicaragua.

Upon their arrival, Carla's traumatic memories resurface, and both George and Carla become entangled in the midst of the US war against the Sandinistas. As they navigate through the chaos, a mystery surrounding Carla's missing boyfriend unfolds. It becomes clear that Carla's friend Bradley, a bitter American aid worker, may hold the key to his whereabouts.

As the story progresses, Carla embarks on a journey to reclaim her family and confront her dark past. Along the way, she and George must confront the harsh reality of war and the impact it has on individuals and communities. Through their experiences, Carlas Song explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the search for redemption.

Directed by Ken Loach, Carlas Song is a powerful and emotionally charged film. It delves into the complexities of war and its consequences on both personal and global levels. With its compelling storyline and engaging performances, Carlas Song offers viewers a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching journey through history and human emotions.

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