The Lovers and the Despot
The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

2016-09-22

(GB) •

Documentary,

History

They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

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Overview

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

Movie Cast

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Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

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Yuna Shin

Choi Eun-hee

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Choi Eun-hee

Self - Actress / Various Roles

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Michael Yi

Self - US Intelligence Officer

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Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son

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Shin Myung-yim

Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

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Choi Kyung-ok

Self - Choi's Brother

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Iain T. A. Hall

Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

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Pierre Rissient

Self - Film Critic

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Lee Jang-ho

Self - Filmmaker

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David Straub

Self - US SD Officer (1984-86)

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Jang Jin-sun

Self - Kim's Former Court Poet

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Nishida Tetsuo

Self - Film Critic

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Derek Malcolm

Self - Film Critic

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Dean S. Robinson

Self - Vienna US Embassy Officer (1985-87)

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Shin Sang-ok

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

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Kim Jong-il

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Kim Il-sung

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Kim Jong-un

Self - Politician (archive footage)