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The Lovers and the Despot

NR20161h 38mRobert Cannan,Ross Adam

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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.

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Cinema On CinemaKidnappingMovie Business1970sDictatorshipHong KongDocudramaEx-husband Ex-wife RelationshipCommunismCommunist Propaganda

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What is The Lovers and the Despot (2016) about?

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

Who stars in The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot stars Paul Courtenay Hyu (Shin Sang-ok), Yuna Shin (Choi Eun-hee), Choi Eun-hee (Self - Actress / Various Roles), Michael Yi (Self - US Intelligence Officer), Shin Jeong-kyun (Self - Choi and Shin's Son). The film was directed by Robert Cannan.

How long is The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated NR.

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