"Carla's Song," directed by Ken Loach, is inspired by real events but is not a direct retelling of a specific true story. The film follows a Scottish bus driver, George, who falls in love with Carla, a Nicaraguan woman affected by the civil war in her country. While the characters and their experiences are fictional, the film reflects the historical context of Nicaragua in the 1980s and the impact of the Sandinista revolution. It aims to highlight the human aspects of the political turmoil during that time.

"Carla's Song" is a 1996 film directed by Ken Loach, set against the backdrop of the Nicaraguan revolution in the 1980s. The story follows a Scottish bus driver named George, who falls in love with Carla, a Nicaraguan woman deeply affected by the civil war. As George learns about the struggles and hardships faced by Carla and her people, he becomes increasingly involved in the political and social issues surrounding the revolution. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.