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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.
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Year
2016
Runtime
1h 38m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
30
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
cinema on cinema
kidnapping
movie business
1970s
dictatorship
hong kong
docudrama
ex-husband ex-wife relationship
communism
communist propaganda
1980s
portrait of a filmmaker
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Questions about The Lovers and the Despot
How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot was directed by Ross Adam and released in 2016.
What genre is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot is a Documentary, History film (2016).
Who stars in The Lovers and the Despot?
The cast of The Lovers and the Despot includes Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun.
What is the TMDB rating for The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 30 votes.
