The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

6.9/10 98 min Documentary History

Overview

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

Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

Choi Eun-hee

Self - Actress / Various Roles

Lee Jang-ho

Self - Filmmaker

Derek Malcolm

Self - Film Critic

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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