The Lovers and the Despot 8 years old
They were kidnapped by their biggest fan
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il. Her ex-husband, film director Shin Sang-ok, undertakes her search, but soon after he is kidnapped as well. In 1983, after living through years of tribulations, Kim Jong-il puts them in charge of the North Korean film industry in the hope of gaining international recognition.
Credits
The Lovers and the Despot Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kim Jong-il He was 75, 70 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Paul Courtenay Hyu | as Shin Sang-ok |
| Shin Sang-ok He was 89, 79 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Choi Eun-hee She was 89, 91 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Pierre Rissient He was 80, 81 years old when he died | as Himself (Film Critic) |
| Lee Jang-ho He was 71, now 79 years old | as Himself (Film Director and Shin Films Employee) |
The Lovers and the Despot Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Bruno Felix as Co-Producer. He was 49 (now 57) years old | Production |
| Femke Wolting as Co-Producer. She was 45 (now 54) years old | Production |
| Lizzie Francke as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Nick Fraser as Executive Producer. He was 68 (now 76) years old | Production |
| Nathan Halpern as Original Music Composer. | Sound |
| Sandra Whipham as Executive Producer. | Production |
The Lovers and the Despot (8 years)
They were kidnapped by their biggest fan
- Release day: Thursday, September 22, 2016
- Runtime: 98 minutes