The Lovers and the Despot

Name: The Lovers and the Despot
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2016-09-22
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun

2016

★★★☆☆ 6.9/10

⏱️ 98 min

📅 Released

🌐 EN

DocumentaryHistory

Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

Where to Watch (US)

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Cast

Self - Actress / Various Roles

Michael Yi

Self - US Intelligence Officer

Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son

Shin Myung-yim

Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

Crew

Director

Robert Cannan, Ross Adam

Writer

Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam

Producer

Robert Cannan, Victoria Steventon, Lizzie Francke

Production

Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films, Submarine

Keywords

cinema on cinemakidnappingmovie business1970sdictatorshiphong kongdocudramaex-husband ex-wife relationshipcommunismcommunist propaganda