The Lovers and the Despot (movie, 2016)
Rating
Mark: 6.6
Vote count: 10
The Lovers & the Despot
| Mark | imdb: 6.6 |
| Genre | documentary, thriller |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom  |
Storyline
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.
