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The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

Movie"They were kidnapped by their biggest fan"
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69
The Lovers and the Despot
NR 1 hr 38 minSep 23rd, 2016History, Documentary
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Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
StarringPaul Courtenay HyuYuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
DirectorsRoss AdamRobert Cannan
WritersJim HessionRobert CannanRoss Adam

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 23rd, 2016
On Digital & Streaming:September 23rd, 2016
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Nick Fraser, Lizzie Francke, Sheryl Crown, Sandra Whipham, Maggie Monteith, Cristina Ljungberg, Kate Townsend, Victoria Steventon, Richard Holmes
Production Companies:Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films, Submarine
The Lovers and the Despot on the Web:Official Website, Facebook
Movie Tags:
kidnapping1970s1980smovie businessdocudramahong kongcommunismcinema on cinemadictatorshipportrait of a filmmaker