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Vietnamese Film ‘Karaoke Murder’ Sets Same-Weekend Release Across Four Continents
Vietnamese film Karaoke Murder is set to open across four continents on the same weekend, a first for a film from Vietnam, according to its backers.
It will open nationwide in Vietnam on Oct.
30, with 3388 Films releasing it that weekend in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Australia and New Zealand.
The mystery follows a former journalist investigating a tycoon’s killing during a mountain pilgrimage where a group of neighbors is cut off from the outside world.
Karaoke is a familiar part of Vietnamese celebrations and everyday life, but loud singing can also lead to disputes between neighbors.
The film’s release links its home launch with overseas audiences, a strategy its distributor says can build momentum for international films.
The producers say they made the film first for Vietnamese audiences and hope it will also interest viewers abroad in Vietnamese cinema.
Its first cinemas release is scheduled for Oct.
30 in Vietnam and the listed overseas markets.
“Karaoke Murder” will open in Vietnam and several international markets on the same weekend.
The Vietnamese whodunit is scheduled to open nationwide in Vietnam on Oct. 30.
3388 Films will release it that weekend in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Norway, Australia and New Zealand.
Its backers say this is the first same-weekend four-continent opening for a film from Vietnam.
The story follows a former journalist investigating the overnight killing of a karaoke-obsessed tycoon.
- Who
- The Vietnamese film “Karaoke Murder,” directed by Hoang Le.
- What
- It is set for a same-weekend release in Vietnam and international markets. Its backers call it a first for a Vietnamese film across four continents.
- When
- Oct. 30 in Vietnam; international releases are planned for the same weekend.
- Where
- Vietnam, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Norway, Australia and New Zealand.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Variety reported that “Karaoke Murder” was set for a same-weekend release in Vietnam and international markets.
The film is scheduled to open nationwide in Vietnam, with 3388 Films planning releases in several other countries that weekend.
- Vietnamese title
- Án Mạng Karaoke
- Vietnam release
- Oct. 30
- International distributor
- 3388 Films
- International markets
- U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Norway, Australia and New Zealand
- Production companies
- 89s Group and F35 Studio
What people are saying
Aligning an international release with a film’s local date is a significant breakthrough moment.
For years, our belief has been simple: ‘win at home first – then travel with your own voice.’
We make films for Vietnamese audiences before anyone else.