The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

  • NR
  • 01/22/2016 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 1h 38m

They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

Overview

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

Robert Cannan

Director, Writer

Ross Adam

Director, Writer

Jim Hession

Writer

Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu's headshot

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok
Yuna Shin's headshot

Yuna Shin

Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee's headshot

Choi Eun-hee

Self - Actress / Various Roles
Michael Yi's headshot

Michael Yi

Self - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyun's headshot

Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yim's headshot

Shin Myung-yim

Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-ok's headshot

Choi Kyung-ok

Self - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. Hall's headshot

Iain T. A. Hall

Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

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