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Karlovy Vary (2026)
Sung-jae, an aspiring filmmaker, writes a screenplay set in the beautiful Czech city of Karlovy Vary, wins several competitions, and even secures funding to make his film. It seems like everything he has ever dreamed of is finally coming true. After completing the shoot in Korea, all that remains is to travel to Karlovy Vary for the final scenes. But then, disaster strikes, the entire production budget suddenly vanishes. With no money left and no way to abandon the project, Sung-jae and his friends must somehow finish the film without ever setting foot in Karlovy Vary. Can they pull off the impossible and save their movie?
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Sung-jae, an aspiring filmmaker, writes a screenplay set in the beautiful Czech city of Karlovy Vary, wins several competitions, and even secures funding to make his film. It seems like everything he has ever dreamed of is finally coming true. After completing the shoot in Korea, all that remains is to travel to Karlovy Vary for the final scenes. But then, disaster strikes, the entire production budget suddenly vanishes. With no money left and no way to abandon the project, Sung-jae and his friends must somehow finish the film without ever setting foot in Karlovy Vary. Can they pull off the impossible and save their movie?
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Lee Yong-seok, Kang Hye-ji
In Theaters:10/10/2026
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Runtime:120 minutes
Studio:ADHESIVE
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