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They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

The Lovers and the Despot

7.0 / 10 7.0 2016 1h 38mNR
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Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

Directed by Robert Cannan

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CAST

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Paul Courtenay Hyu
Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
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Yuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles
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Michael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
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Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
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Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
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Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
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Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
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