“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.
- Director
- Robert Cannan
Starring
Paul Courtenay Hyu
Shin Sang-ok
- Y
Yuna Shin
Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
Self - Actress / Various Roles
- M
Michael Yi
Self - US Intelligence Officer
- S
Shin Jeong-kyun
Self - Choi and Shin's Son
- S
Shin Myung-yim
Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
- C
Choi Kyung-ok
Self - Choi's Brother
- I
Iain T. A. Hall
Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
- P
Pierre Rissient
Self - Film Critic
Lee Jang-ho
Self - Filmmaker
- D
David Straub
Self - US SD Officer (1984-86)
- J
Jang Jin-sun
Self - Kim's Former Court Poet
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Lovers and the Despot?
- The Lovers and the Despot is streaming on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV, DistroTV, YouTube Free, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free. It can also be rented or bought on YouTube, FlixFling, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
- The Lovers and the Despot runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
- Who stars in The Lovers and the Despot?
- The Lovers and the Despot stars Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun.
