Under the Sun
2015, German. Directed by Vitaly Mansky.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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7.2/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Under the Sun is streaming on MUBI and OVID in India.
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Details
- Released
- 30 October 2015
- Original title
- Im Strahl der Sonne
- Country
- Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, Russia
- Written by
- Vitaly Mansky
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Under the Sun: quick answers
Is Under the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Under the Sun?
Under the Sun runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Under the Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Under the Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Under the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Under the Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is Under the Sun on?
Under the Sun is streaming on MUBI and OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Sun?
If you liked Under the Sun, try My Mom Jayne, Deliver Us from Evil, Heart of a Dog.
Who directed Under the Sun?
Under the Sun (2015) was directed by Vitaly Mansky and stars Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong.