{
  "id": 6406098,
  "title": "South Korea’s most expensive film ‘Hope’ storms Malaysian cinemas tomorrow (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/south-koreas-most-expensive-film-hope-storms-malaysian-cinemas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/09/south-koreas-most-expensive-film-hope-storms-malaysian-cinemas-tomorrow-video/234580"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "South Korea's most expensive film, \"Hope,\" is set to debut in Malaysian cinemas tomorrow, boasting a budget of approximately 100 billion won (RM302 million). Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin, the film is described as a significant departure from his previous works, focusing more on visual and audio experience. Starring an international cast including South Korean actors Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, alongside Hollywood stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton, \"Hope\" has already drawn strong attendance in its home country, grossing over US$11.3 million at the box office on its opening weekend. With its unique blend of science fiction, action, and thriller elements, the film is also set to have a wide release in the United States, mirroring the success of Bong Joon-ho's \"Parasite.\"",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/malaysian-and-hong-kong-stars-unite-for-new-chinese-new-year-film",
        "published": "2026-09-09T07:13:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "South Korea to skip Sado mine memorial service for third year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/south-korea-to-skip-sado-mine-memorial-service-for-third-year",
        "published": "2026-09-09T10:29:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}