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The Lovers and the Despot

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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.

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Release / first air2016-09-22
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, History
DirectorRoss Adam
WriterJim Hession
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionHellflower Films, Tigerlily Films

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Paul Courtenay HyuPaul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
Yuna ShinYuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles
Michael YiMichael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyunShin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yimShin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-okChoi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. HallIain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre RissientPierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
Lee Jang-hoLee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker

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#cinema on cinema#kidnapping#movie business#1970s#dictatorship#hong kong#docudrama#ex-husband ex-wife relationship#communism#communist propaganda#1980s#portrait of a filmmaker#north korea#inter-korean relations

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