Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Market Chaos Emerges
Characters navigate the uncertain post-communist landscape of Prague, each pursuing their own agenda.
Key Events
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Prague Market Opportunity — Characters explore post-communist market opportunities Characters: Ewa, Christian Hofbauer, Liane, Mr. Harada, Pavel
Location: Prague streets
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Joint Venture Formation — Initial business agreements and partnerships formed Characters: Christian Hofbauer, Mr. Harada, Liane, Pavel
Location: Business office
Alliances Form and Fracture
Initial partnerships develop but quickly show signs of strain as hidden agendas emerge.
Key Events
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Joint Venture Formation — Initial business agreements and partnerships formed Characters: Christian Hofbauer, Mr. Harada, Liane, Pavel
Location: Business office
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Liane's Father Intervention — Father challenges Liane's business decisions Characters: Liane, Liane's father, Christian Hofbauer
Location: Family residence
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Secret Dealings — Behind-the-scenes negotiations and betrayals Characters: Mr. Harada, secretary, Liane
Location: Hidden office
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Academic Consultation — Expert advice on navigating the market Characters: Ewa, Prof. Adamec, Dr. Smetana
Location: University
The Great Unraveling
Deceptions come to light as characters compete fiercely for control of valuable opportunities.
Key Events
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Academic Consultation — Expert advice on navigating the market Characters: Ewa, Prof. Adamec, Dr. Smetana
Location: University
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Competitive Showdown — Direct competition for key assets Characters: Christian Hofbauer, Liane, Mr. Harada, Pavel
Location: Auction house
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Alliance Shift — Unexpected realignment of partnerships Characters: Liane, Mr. Harada, secretary
Location: Restaurant
Final Calculations
All schemes reach their conclusion as characters determine who has truly profited from the ventures.
Key Events
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Alliance Shift — Unexpected realignment of partnerships Characters: Liane, Mr. Harada, secretary
Location: Restaurant
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Final Business Maneuver — Climactic resolution of all ventures Characters: Christian Hofbauer, Liane, Mr. Harada, Ewa, Pavel
Location: Law office
Prague 1994, hotbed of international profiteers. Here you can still find buyers for discarded everyday objects, here you can still buy cheap houses - provided you can find a Czech straw man. Joint venture, a rogue comedy in which everyone believes they are smarter than the other and everyone hopes to win their dirty game at the other's expense.
