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The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Cannan
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    Shin Sang-ok Paul Courtenay Hyu
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    Self - Actress / Various Roles Choi Eun-hee
  • Profile picture of Lee Jang-ho
    Self - Filmmaker Lee Jang-ho
  • Profile picture of Shin Sang-ok
    Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Shin Sang-ok
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    Self - Politician (archive footage) Kim Jong-il
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    Self - Politician (archive footage) Kim Il-sung
  • Profile picture of Kim Jong-un
    Self - Politician (archive footage) Kim Jong-un

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Keywords

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  • communism
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  • 1980s
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  • north korea
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