

The Lovers and the Despot
They were kidnapped by their biggest fan
6.9(30 votes)
2016
1h 38m
Documentary
History
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
Production
Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films, Submarine
Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-ok

Yuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee
Self - Actress / Various Roles

Michael Yi
Self - US Intelligence Officer

Shin Jeong-kyun
Self - Choi and Shin's Son

Shin Myung-yim
Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter

Choi Kyung-ok
Self - Choi's Brother

Iain T. A. Hall
Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)

Pierre Rissient
Self - Film Critic

Lee Jang-ho
Self - Filmmaker