Movie

The Lovers and the Despot

“They were kidnapped by their biggest fan”

★ 6.9(30)20161h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Ross Adam, Robert Cannan
Release date: 2016-09-22
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Hellflower Films

The Lovers and the Despot — trailer

About The Lovers and the Despot

The Lovers and the Despot is a 2016 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Ross Adam and Robert Cannan, starring Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin and Choi Eun-hee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lovers and the Despot in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu

Shin Sang-ok

Yuna Shin

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

Themes & keywords

cinema on cinemakidnappingmovie business1970sdictatorshiphong kongdocudramaex-husband ex-wife relationshipcommunismcommunist propaganda1980sportrait of a filmmakernorth koreainter-korean relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lovers and the Despot in Italy?+

The Lovers and the Despot is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lovers and the Despot on Netflix?+

The Lovers and the Despot is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Lovers and the Despot?+

The Lovers and the Despot has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Lovers and the Despot?+

The Lovers and the Despot stars Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi and Shin Jeong-kyun.

When did The Lovers and the Despot come out?+

The Lovers and the Despot is a 2016 movie directed by Ross Adam and Robert Cannan.

What genre is The Lovers and the Despot?+

The Lovers and the Despot is Documentary and History film.

Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?+

The Lovers and the Despot was directed by Ross Adam and Robert Cannan.