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Release Date:
Friday, September 23, 2016 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
They were the Brangelina of ’70s South Korea—the romance between the debonair film director Shin Sang-ok and glamorous actress Choi Eun-hee took them to the heights of South Korean society. Fame took a toll on their love, but it also attracted unbelievable twists of fate. The two find themselves kidnapped by the North Korean regime, and they are forced to play along with a bizarre filmmaking project led by superfan cinephile Kim Jong-il. Enduring torture, imprisonment, and surveillance, their romance is rekindled, and they realize escape is only possible through filmmaking—but the smallest mistake in their plans could cost them their lives.
This film noir of the most twisted order is meticulously crafted with an analog-loving sensibility, offering incredible archive footage of the era that even includes rare clandestine audio recordings of Jong-il discussing his plot for a cinematic paradise. The tapes deliver a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into the psychology of the North Korean dictatorship and what happens when art, love, and megalomania collide.
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Production: What we know about The Lovers and the Despot?
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
The Lovers and the Despot Release Date: When was the film released?
The Lovers and the Despot was a Limited release in 2016 on Friday, September 23, 2016. There were 16 other movies released on the same date, including The Magnificent Seven, Storks and The Dressmaker.
As a Limited release, The Lovers and the Despot will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Lovers and the Despot VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
The Lovers and the Despot was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, September 23, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.