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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.
Ross Adam
Director, WriterRobert Cannan
Director, WriterJim Hession
WriterCast
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Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-okYuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee![Choi Eun-hee's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/8IfgRUrrrebt7EqUKiBsU6TvaQA.jpg)