Under the Sun(2015)
Im Strahl der Sonne
Under the Sun Synopsis
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.
Under the Sun (2015) is a documentary film directed by Vitaly Mansky, released on October 30, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong and Oh-gyong. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 128 ratings.
- Director:
- Vitaly Mansky
- Writers:
- Vitaly Mansky, Vitaly Mansky
- Producers:
- Natalia Manskaya, Vít Klusák
- Cinematographer:
- Alexandra Ivanova
- Composer:
- Kārlis Auzāns
- Production:
- Hypermarket Film, Saxonia Entertainment, Česká televize, Vertov Studio, Vertov
- Status:
- Released
Under the Sun (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Under the Sun before you stream it.
Under the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lee Zin-mi
Lee Zin-mi
as Herself
- Yu-yong
Yu-yong
as Herself
- Hye-yong
Hye-yong
as Herself
- Oh-gyong
Oh-gyong
as Herself
- Lim Soo-yong
Lim Soo-yong
as Herself
- Choi Song-min
Choi Song-min
as Herself
- Su-yong
Su-yong
as Herself
Kim Jong-un
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Vitaly Mansky, written by Vitaly Mansky and Vitaly Mansky, produced by Natalia Manskaya and Vít Klusák.
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Under the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 128 ratings.
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Under the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under the Sun online?
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Under the Sun (2015) is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under the Sun?
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The main cast of Under the Sun (2015) includes Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong, Oh-gyong and Lim Soo-yong. The film was directed by Vitaly Mansky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Sun released?
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Under the Sun was released on October 30, 2015 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Under the Sun worth watching?
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Under the Sun (2015) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Under the Sun?
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