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- The Lovers & the Despot (2016)
- Unrated
98 min |Documentary, Biography, Thriller
The Lovers & the Despot (2016)
Unrated
98 min |Documentary, Biography, Thriller
The story of the South Korean actor, Choi Eun-hee, and her ex-husband and film director, Shin Sang-ok, who were individually kidnapped and reunited by dictator and film fan Kim Jong-il to force them to develop North Korea's film industry.
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Ross Adam (producer) |Robert Cannan (producer) |Natasha Dack (producer)
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Sep 23, 2016 (United States)
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| Cast | + Add Cast |
|---|---|
| 3 cast members |
| Name | Known for |
|---|---|
Choi Eun-hie Self Self See fewer |
The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law (1965) |
Paul Courtenay Hyu Shin Sang-ok Shin Sang-ok See fewer |
Coronation Street (1960) |
Shin Sang-okSelf (voice) (as Sang-ok Shin) Self (voice) (as Sang-ok Shin) See fewer |
Mother and a Guest (1961) |
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