The Lovers And The Despot
When Kim Jong-il abducted a famous South Korean director and his leading lady, he likely hoped that it would result in a more exciting film.
South Korean filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee never expected to be in the hands of the North Korean dictator.
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