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The Lovers and the Despot (2016) | Slate

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

The Lovers and the Despot

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.

Released: 2016
Runtime: 1h 38m
Rated: NR
Genres: Documentary, History
Country: France
Language: English

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Robert CannanDirector, Writer

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Ross AdamDirector, Writer

Jim HessionWriter

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Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
Yuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles

Michael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

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