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6.932 votes2016NR1h 38mDocumentaryHistoryIMDb Official site

Synopsis

“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.

Cast

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Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-ok
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Yuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee
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
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
Derek Malcolm
Self - Film Critic
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Dean S. Robinson
Self - Vienna US Embassy Officer (1985-87)
Shin Sang-ok
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Kim Jong-il
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Kim Il-sung
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Kim Jong-un
Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Is The Lovers and the Despot available to watch online?

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What year was The Lovers and the Despot released?

The Lovers and the Despot was released in 2016.

How long is The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What genre is The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot is classified as Documentary, History.

What is the age rating for The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot is rated NR.