
The Lovers and the Despot
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.
Top Cast


Paul Courtenay Hyu
Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-ok
Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-ok
Yuna Shin
Yuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee
Yuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee


Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
Self - Actress / Various Roles
Choi Eun-hee
Self - Actress / Various Roles
Michael Yi
Michael Yi
Self - US Intelligence Officer
Michael Yi
Self - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyun
Shin Jeong-kyun
Self - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Jeong-kyun
Self - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yim
Shin Myung-yim
Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Shin Myung-yim
Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-ok
Choi Kyung-ok
Self - Choi's Brother
Choi Kyung-ok
Self - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. Hall
Iain T. A. Hall
Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Iain T. A. Hall
Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre Rissient
Pierre Rissient
Self - Film Critic
Pierre Rissient
Self - Film Critic


Lee Jang-ho
Lee Jang-ho
Self - Filmmaker
Lee Jang-ho
Self - Filmmaker
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