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The Lovers and the Despot

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2016-09-221h 38m

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They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

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

Directors
Ross Adam, Robert Cannan
Writters
Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
Editors
Jim Hession

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Paul Courtenay Hyu

    Paul Courtenay Hyu

    Shin Sang-ok

  2. Yuna Shin

    Yuna Shin

    Choi Eun-hee

  3. Choi Eun-hee

    Choi Eun-hee

    Self - Actress / Various Roles

  4. Michael Yi

    Michael Yi

    Self - US Intelligence Officer

  5. Shin Jeong-kyun

    Shin Jeong-kyun

    Self - Choi and Shin's Son

  6. Shin Myung-yim

    Shin Myung-yim

    Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

  7. Choi Kyung-ok

    Choi Kyung-ok

    Self - Choi's Brother

  8. Iain T. A. Hall

    Iain T. A. Hall

    Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

  9. Pierre Rissient

    Pierre Rissient

    Self - Film Critic

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
cinema on cinemakidnappingmovie business1970sdictatorshiphong kongdocudramaex-husband ex-wife relationshipcommunismcommunist propaganda1980sportrait of a filmmakernorth koreainter-korean relations