The Lovers and the Despot
"They were kidnapped by their biggest fan"
2016-09-22
6.9
en 98mDocumentaryHistory
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
Director
Ross Adam
Producer
Robert Cannan
Producer
Ross Adam
Producer
Natasha Dack Ojumu
Editor
Jim Hession
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Status
ReleasedCountries
- France
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
Companies
- Hellflower Films
- Tigerlily Films
- Pumpernickel Films
- Submarine
