The Lovers and the Despot (2016)
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.
Director: Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
Writers: Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
Stars: Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi
The Lovers and the Despot is a 2016 French Documentary/History film directed by Robert Cannan, Ross Adam, starring Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi. It runs 1h 38m and is rated NR. The film holds a 7.0/10 rating from 33 votes on TMDB.
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
David Straub
Self - US SD Officer (1984-86)
Jang Jin-sun
Self - Kim's Former Court Poet
Details
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Country | France, United Kingdom, Netherlands |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | The Lovers & the Despot, Os Amantes e o Déspota, Kim Dzsongil bemutatja, 将軍様、あなたのために映画を撮ります, Kochankowie i dyktator |
| Runtime | 1h 38m |
| Rating | NR (US) |
| Production | Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films |
| IMDb ID | tt5278868 |
| TMDB ID | 373355 |
