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The Lovers and the Despot 2016

This is the remarkable true story of director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, whose passionate romance takes a shocking turn when they are kidnapped and forced to work for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. They are compelled to collaborate on filmmaking projects, enduring imprisonment, torture, and constant surveillance. As they navigate this surreal and dangerous situation, their love affair is rekindled, and they devise a daring plan to escape through cinematic manipulation, risking everything for their freedom.

This is the remarkable true story of director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, whose passionate romance takes a shocking turn when they are kidnapped and forced to work for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. They are compelled to collaborate on filmmaking projects, enduring imprisonment, torture, and constant surveillance. As they navigate this surreal and dangerous situation, their love affair is rekindled, and they devise a daring plan to escape through cinematic manipulation, risking everything for their freedom.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Lovers and the Despot

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Metacritic

65

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Rotten Tomatoes
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79%

TOMATOMETER

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53%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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Movie Insider

4.00/5

From 2 fan ratings

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Cars Featured in The Lovers and the Despot

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BMW

2009

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Renault

2012

Twizy

smart

2002

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