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Under the Sun (2015)

Movie ★ 7.2 110 min

Documentary

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.

Vitaly Mansky Writer Vitaly Mansky Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 30, 2015
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt5129818
Studio
Hypermarket Film, Saxonia Entertainment, , Vertov Studio

Themes

Cast

Lee Zin-mi Herself Yu-yong Herself Hye-yong Herself Oh-gyong Herself Lim Soo-yong Herself Choi Song-min Herself Su-yong Herself Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un Himself

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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 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?
Under the Sun stars Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong, Oh-gyong.
When was Under the Sun released?
Under the Sun is a 2015 documentary film.
Where can I watch Under the Sun?
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