Under the Sun(1998)
Under solen
Under the Sun Synopsis
Olof lives alone on his family's farm after the death of his mother. Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik, who helps him in the afternoons. Once a sailor, Erik brags of having known hundreds of women. Out of the blue, Olof advertises in the local paper for a young lady housekeeper, and Ellen, a middle-class city woman, arrives to take over the house and, as the summer goes on, Olof's heart and Erik's desire as well.
Under the Sun (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Colin Nutley, released on December 25, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg and Gunilla Röör. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Colin Nutley
- Writers:
- H. E. Bates, Johanna Hald, David Neal
- Producers:
- Colin Nutley
- Cinematographer:
- Jens Fischer
- Composer:
- Paddy Moloney
- Production:
- SF Studios, Film i Väst, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, SVT, Sweetwater Production
- Status:
- Released
Under the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Lassgård
as Olof
Helena Bergström
as Ellen Lind
Johan Widerberg
as Erik Jonsson
Gunilla Röör
as Newspaper Receptionist
- Jonas Falk
Jonas Falk
as Preacher
Linda Ulvaeus
as Lena
- Bergljót Arnadóttir
Bergljót Arnadóttir
as Shop assistant
- Per Sandberg
Per Sandberg
as Undertaker
Rikard Wolff
as Narrator (voice)
Magnus Carlson
as singer
Key crew
Directed by Colin Nutley, written by H. E. Bates, Johanna Hald and David Neal, produced by Colin Nutley.
Explore more Drama titles
Under the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 40 ratings.
You may also like
Not Easily Broken
2009
Nine Lives
2005
Life in a Year
2020
The Lost Husband
2020
Really Love
2020
The Yellow Handkerchief
2009
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
2022
Nobody Has to Know
2022
Departure
2016
Racing with the Moon
1984
Love Everlasting
2016
The Fugitive Kind
1960
Purple Hearts
2022
The Object of My Affection
1998
Blood and Sand
1941
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
2025
Endless Love
2014
Turtles All the Way Down
2024
The Choice
2016
I'm in Love with a Church Girl
2013
Under the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under the Sun online?
+
Under the Sun (1998) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under the Sun?
+
The main cast of Under the Sun (1998) includes Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Röör and Jonas Falk. The film was directed by Colin Nutley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Sun released?
+
Under the Sun was released on December 25, 1998 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Under the Sun worth watching?
+
Under the Sun (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.