The Lovers and the Despot
The Lovers and the Despot
2016
1h 38m
6.9/10 (30 votes)
Director: Robert Cannan

The Lovers and the Despot

"They were kidnapped by their biggest fan"

DocumentaryHistory

Overview

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

Trailer

Top Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

Yuna Shin

Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee

Self - Actress / Various Roles

Michael Yi

Self - US Intelligence Officer

Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son

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