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The Lovers and the Despot
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The Lovers and the Despot

2016
Directed byRobert Cannan
1h 38m

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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Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-okYuna ShinChoi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles
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Michael Yi
Self - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
Lee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker
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DocumentaryHistory
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Hellflower FilmsTigerlily FilmsPumpernickel FilmsSubmarine
RATING
6.9

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