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The Lovers and the Despot

2016 · 98 min · Documentary · History

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.

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Creators

Ross Adam — Director · Robert Cannan — Director

Top cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu portraitPaul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-okYYuna ShinChoi Eun-heeChoi Eun-hee portraitChoi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various RolesMMichael YiSelf - US Intelligence OfficerSShin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's SonSShin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's DaughterCChoi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's BrotherIIain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)PPierre RissientSelf - Film CriticLee Jang-ho portraitLee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker

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