The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot

They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

2016 · Documentary, History · 1h 38m · 7.0

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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Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Self - Actress / Various Roles

Self - US Intelligence Officer

Shin Jeong-kyun

Self - Choi and Shin's Son

Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

Self - Choi's Brother

Iain T. A. Hall

Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

Pierre Rissient

Self - Film Critic

Self - Filmmaker

Self - US SD Officer (1984-86)

Self - Kim's Former Court Poet