Under the Sun
Originally released in 2015. Under the Sun is a documentary film. directed by Vitaly Mansky.
Starring Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, and Hye-yong
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (117 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Hypermarket Film
- Saxonia Entertainment
- ΔeskΓ‘ televize
- Vertov Studio
- Vertov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Sun about?
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...
Who directed Under the Sun?
Under the Sun was directed by Vitaly Mansky.
How long is Under the Sun?
Under the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Under the Sun released?
Under the Sun was released on October 30, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Sun?
The main cast of Under the Sun includes Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong, Oh-gyong, Lim Soo-yong.
Is Under the Sun worth watching?
Under the Sun has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.