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Based on 33 reviews(★ 7.0 / 10)

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The Lovers and the Despot

“They were kidnapped by their biggest fan”

Documentary History

Status

Released

Motion Picture

Release Date

2016-09-22

Worldwide Premiere

Duration

1h 38m

Full Runtime

Master Audio & Video

4K UHD • HDR10

Dolby 5.1 • Stereo

Movie Synopsis & Storyline

TMDB Synopsis

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

Starring & Top Billed Cast

12 Cast Members

TMDB Credits

Paul Courtenay Hyuas Shin Sang-ok

Yuna Shinas Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-heeas Self - Actress / Various Roles

Michael Yias Self - US Intelligence Officer

Shin Jeong-kyunas Self - Choi and Shin's Son

Shin Myung-yimas Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

Choi Kyung-okas Self - Choi's Brother

Iain T. A. Hallas Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

Pierre Rissientas Self - Film Critic

Lee Jang-hoas Self - Filmmaker

The Movie Database (TMDB)•Community Metadata & Artwork

ID: 373355

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