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The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot

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The Lovers and the Despot
2016 1h 38m6.9

The Lovers and the Despot

“They were kidnapped by their biggest fan”

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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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DirectorRoss Adam
ScreenplayJim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2016
CountryFrance
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes30
GenresDocumentary, History
StudioHellflower Films, Tigerlily Films

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Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

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Yuna Shin

Choi Eun-hee

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

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

Derek Malcolm

Self - Film Critic

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Dean S. Robinson

Self - Vienna US Embassy Officer (1985-87)

Shin Sang-ok

Shin Sang-ok

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Kim Jong-il

Kim Jong-il

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Kim Il-sung

Kim Il-sung

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lovers and the Despot

Where can I watch The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot (2016) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Lovers and the Despot about?

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

Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot (2016) was directed by Ross Adam. The film is a Documentary, History production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 6.9/10.

How long is The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.9/10 from 30 votes. Genre: Documentary, History.

Is The Lovers and the Despot worth watching?

The Lovers and the Despot is rated 6.9/10 by 30 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Documentary and History fans.