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The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot

2016NR1h 38m

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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.

Director: Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
Writers: Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
Music: Nathan Halpern

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Cast

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)
Pierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
Lee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker

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