Under the Sun
Over the course of one year, this film follows the life of an ordinary Pyongyang family whose daughter was chosen to take part in Day of the Shining Star (Kim Jong-il's birthday) celebration. While North Korean government wanted a propaganda film, the director kept on filming between the scripted scenes. The ritualized explosions of color and joy contrast sharply with pale everyday reality, which is not particularly terrible, but rather quite surreal.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Im Strahl der Sonne
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2015-10-30
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Rating: 7.177/10 (110 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hypermarket Film, Saxonia Entertainment, Česká televize, Vertov Studio, Vertov
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5449
- Languages: Korean, German, Russian
Cast & Crew
Lee Zin-Mi
as Herself
Yu-Yong
as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate
Hye-Yong
as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate
Oh-Gyong
as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate
Choi Song-min
as Herself
Lim Soo-Yong
as Herself
Su-Yong
as Herself
Kim Jong-un
as Himself (archive footage)
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Under The Sun Official Trailer (2015)
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Sun?▼
Under the Sun is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2015-10-30.
Who are the main actors in Under the Sun?▼
The main cast includes Lee Zin-Mi, Yu-Yong, Hye-Yong, Oh-Gyong, Choi Song-min, .
Where can I watch Under the Sun online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Under the Sun is available.
Is Under the Sun based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Under the Sun?▼
Under the Sun has an IMDb rating of 7.177/10 based on 110 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Under the Sun?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Under the Sun?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hypermarket Film, Saxonia Entertainment, Česká televize, Vertov Studio, Vertov. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Under the Sun filmed?▼
Under the Sun was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Under the Sun?▼
The total runtime of Under the Sun is 110 minutes.
Is Under the Sun suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Under the Sun?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Under the Sun.
Does Under the Sun have a post-credit scene?▼
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