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.

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Domestic (58.1%)
$55,511
International (41.9%)
$40,010
Worldwide
$95,521
Summary Details
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