Under the Sun (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, Under the Sun is a documentary film directed by Vitaly Mansky, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Under the Sun stars Lee Zin-Mi as Herself, Yu-Yong as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate, Hye-Yong as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate and Oh-Gyong as Herself, Zin-Min's schoolmate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Under the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Sun page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Sun (2016)?
- In US, Under the Sun is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Sun worth watching?
- Under the Sun holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under the Sun?
- Under the Sun stars Lee Zin-Mi, Yu-Yong, Hye-Yong, Oh-Gyong and Choi Song-min.
- When was Under the Sun released?
- Under the Sun was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.