Underneath: Children of the Sun
English. Directed by David Kirkman.
This time and dimension spanning epic is a captivating and mind-bending Afrofuturist story that embarks on a breathtaking journey of galactic politics, heritage, and destiny. In 1857, a slave in Little Dixie, Missouri is thrust into an intergalactic crises after helping an alien from a crashed spaceship. An ultra-powerful alien artifact passes through generations of bloody fingers and inheritors here on Earth, including the present, and ultimately leads to an epic battle for control. "Underneath: Children of the Sun" is St. Louis filmmaker David Kirkman's feature film debut.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- David KirkmanDirector
- Nahom EssefaEnki
- Julisa PowellPrincess Nibirá
- Jordan Charles WalkerAmir
- Ezekiel OlukoyaPrince Khafré
- George HovisSamuel Cartwright
- Bruce Carlton Cunningham Jr.George
- Catera CombsPatty
- M.G. KnechtMr. Henry
- Ashley SantanaItiah
- Howie HirshfieldCousin John
- Samme AlherakiGreat Talib AI
- Lauryn AndersonApkallu Soldier
Details
- Release date in India
- Released
- Written by
- David Kirkman
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What movies are like Underneath: Children of the Sun?
If you liked Underneath: Children of the Sun, try The 5th Wave, Invaders from Mars, Testament.
Who directed Underneath: Children of the Sun?
Underneath: Children of the Sun was directed by David Kirkman and stars Nahom Essefa, Julisa Powell, Jordan Charles Walker.