The Lovers and the Despot
2016, English. Directed by Robert Cannan & Ross Adam.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert CannanDirector
- Ross AdamDirector
- Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
- Yuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
- Choi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles
- Michael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
- Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
- Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
- Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
- Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
- Pierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
- Lee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker
- David StraubSelf - US SD Officer (1984-86)
- Jang Jin-sunSelf - Kim's Former Court Poet
Details
- Released
- 22 September 2016
- Country
- France, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
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How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Lovers and the Despot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lovers and the Despot is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Lovers and the Despot isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lovers and the Despot?
If you liked The Lovers and the Despot, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, Zeitgeist: Addendum, Capitalism: A Love Story.
Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot (2016) was directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam and stars Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee.