Charlie Countryman

Charlie Countryman

Year: 2013

Runtime: 108 min

Director: Fredrik Bond

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A quirky American finds adventure and romance in Bucharest when he becomes infatuated with a captivating woman. However, their whirlwind romance is complicated by the dangerous presence of her former, volatile boyfriend, who threatens to disrupt their burgeoning relationship and plunge them into a perilous situation.

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After the passing of his mother, Kate, in Chicago, Charlie Countryman finds himself grappling with immense grief. In a poignant moment at the hospital, he encounters her spirit, seeking guidance on his life’s next steps. She urges him to travel to Bucharest, which she feels is the right direction for him. On his flight, he meets Victor, an elderly man returning home post a Cubs game and wearing a whimsical hat for his daughter. Tragedy strikes mid-flight when Victor passes away, but Charlie promises to honor his last wish: delivering the hat to Victor’s daughter.

Upon arriving in Bucharest, Charlie faces some hurdles with the authorities over the hat but soon meets Gabi, who quickly captures his heart. After gifting her the present from her father, they share a brief moment before Gabi reveals her distress over her father’s death. As she races against time to catch up with the ambulance carrying Victor’s body, an unfortunate car crash occurs, complicating matters further for Charlie and Gabi. With her car immobile, Charlie assists with a jump start, which leads him to the Bucharest opera house where Gabi performs as a talented cellist.

Inside her bag, Charlie stumbles upon a revolver with a heartfelt inscription, hinting at a complicated relationship in Gabi’s life. As events unfold, Gabi urges Charlie to seek out a man named Bela, leading him into the heart of Bucharest’s opera scene. Circumstances escalate as he encounters Gabi’s unstable husband, Nigel, who confronts Charlie in a hostile manner. Despite the tension, Charlie and Gabi grow closer, spending a romantic evening together, until Charlie’s luck takes a turn—he’s hit by a cab while running joyfully through the streets.

In the hostel, comedic mischief leads to unexpected circumstances, such as Karl, Charlie’s roommate, finding himself in an awkward predicament. An encounter with Darko, the club manager, brings about further chaos as Charlie trades intel on Nigel to avoid a hefty bill. Meanwhile, in a dramatic twist, Gabi invites Charlie to a memorial gathering for Victor, heightening the emotional stakes. The night takes a dangerous turn when Nigel confronts Charlie, leading to an explosive revelation of their fraught past.

As Charlie discovers blackmail tapes hidden in Gabi’s home, the web of crime spirals increasingly tighter around him. Confronted by the violence and chaos bred by Nigel and Darko, Charlie finds himself embroiled in life-and-death stakes. A desperate escape leads him to Gabi once more, but the consequences are dire. After a nail-biting showdown, Charlie, guided by the spirit of his mother, must confront his fate and the dark corners of love, leaving behind a legacy of forgiveness and hope. Ultimately, after a striking battle between law enforcement and Nigel, Charlie and Gabi’s love triumphs, uniting them against all odds, while Karl and Luc find relief from their own comedic misfortunes.

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