The Lovers & the Despot (2016)
The story of the South Korean actor, Choi Eun-hee, and her ex-husband and film director, Shin Sang-ok, who were individually kidnapped and reunited by dictator and film fan Kim Jong-il to force them to develop North Korea's film industry.
All Releases
Domestic (58.1%)
$55,511
$55,511
International (41.9%)
$40,010
$40,010
Worldwide
$95,521
$95,521
Domestic DistributorMagnolia Pictures
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Domestic Opening$14,925
Earliest Release DateSeptember 22, 2016
(South Korea)
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresBiography
Documentary
Thriller
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Sep 23, 2016 | $14,925 | $55,511 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sep 23, 2016 | $7,204 | $12,014 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Sep 22, 2016 | $10,542 | $27,996 |
