The Lovers and the Despot (2013)
Directed by Robert Cannan / Ross Adam
Genres - Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Politics & Government, True Crime |
Release Date - Sep 23, 2016 (USA - Limited), Sep 23, 2016 (USA) |
Run Time - 94 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jack Rodgers
This documentary explores the 1978 kidnapping of two South Korean celebrities -- a famous director and a beloved actress -- by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. Although the despot tries to befriend them by giving them the resources to make a number of films, the pair eventually plot a dramatic escape. Directed by Ross Adam and Robert Cannan.
