Under the Sun
Im Strahl der Sonne
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.
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Under The Sun Official Trailer (2015)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vitaly Mansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Vitaly Mansky
- Original Score
- Kārlis Auzāns
- Original Title
- Im Strahl der Sonne
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Hypermarket Film, Saxonia Entertainment, Česká televize, Vertov Studio, Vertov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vitaly Mansky
Vitaly Mansky
Kārlis Auzāns
Alexandra Ivanova
Andrey Paperny
Natalia Manskaya, Vít Klusák
Department Leadership Roster
Natalia Manskaya
Producer
Andrey Paperny
Editor
Vít Klusák
Producer
Vitaly Mansky
Writer
Vitaly Mansky
Director
Alexandra Ivanova
Director of Photography
Kārlis Auzāns
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Sun
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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 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.
Who directed Under the Sun?
Under the Sun was directed by Vitaly Mansky.
Who stars in Under the Sun?
The principal cast of Under the Sun includes Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong, Oh-gyong, Lim Soo-yong.
When was Under the Sun released and how long is it?
Under the Sun was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Sun was composed by Kārlis Auzāns.