The Lovers & the Despot

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.

Grosses

South Korea
$27,996
Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$10,542
75 theaters
Release DateSep 22, 2016
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresBiography Documentary Thriller
In Release101 days/14 weeks
Widest Release75 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Sep 23-2528$10,542-75-$140$27,9961