The bizarre and sensational story of the despot who stole a film star. In 1978, North Korea's movie-loving dictator Kim Jong-il arranged for the Hong Kong kidnap of South Korea's leading lady, Choi Eun-hee. Choi had left South Korea in search of a new start. Her marriage to Shin Sang-ok, her long-term collaborator and one of the country's most successful filmmakers, had collapsed when Choi found out about his affair and second family with a younger actress. After her disappearance Shin, retracing her last known steps, also fell into the hands of Kim's kidnappers. Kim Jong-il had his prize. The golden couple of Korean cinema made movies at his command for seven years until, on a trip to Vienna, they eluded their minders and made a break for the American Embassy.
| Title | Storyville - Season 21 Episode 7 North Korean Kidnap: The Lovers and the Despot |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Studio | BBC Four, BBC Two |
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| Keyword | current affairs |
| First Air Date | Nov 15, 1997 |
| Last Air date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Season | 28 Season |
| Episode | 660 Episode |
| Runtime | 85:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.57/ 10 by 7.00 users |
| Popularity | 38.052 |
| Language | English |
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