The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot

They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

6.9

2016

1h 38m

DocumentaryHistory

Overview

Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

Director

Ross Adam

Top Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

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Yuna Shin

Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee

Self - Actress / Various Roles

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Michael Yi

Self - US Intelligence Officer

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Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son

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Shin Myung-yim

Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

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Choi Kyung-ok

Self - Choi's Brother

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Iain T. A. Hall

Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

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Pierre Rissient

Self - Film Critic

Lee Jang-ho

Lee Jang-ho

Self - Filmmaker