The Lovers and the Despot

They were kidnapped by their biggest fan

2016·1h 38m·★ 7.0

Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

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Light commitment · 1h 38m

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