Under the Sun
2015 · Movie · Not Rated · 110 min · ★ 7.2 · 88% critics
Over one year, the film observes an ordinary family in Pyongyang as their daughter is selected to participate in a major national birthday celebration. What begins as an officially guided portrait becomes a quietly revealing look at daily routines, where bright public pageantry sits beside a muted, oddly surreal everyday life.
Also known as Under the Sun Documentary
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Im Strahl der Sonne
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-10-30
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (126 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re drawn to observational documentaries that contrast public spectacle with private routine, like Happy People: A Year in the Taiga; Not for you if you want fast pacing, clear answers, or overt commentary.
Pros: rare access; striking contrast; quietly revealing | Cons: slow pace; limited context; emotionally distant
Themes
- propaganda
- communist propaganda
- north korea
Awards & recognition
- Golden Kingfisher Award — the best documentary · 2016
Cast & crew
- LZ
Lee Zin-mi
as Herself
- YU
Yu-yong
as Herself
- HY
Hye-yong
as Herself
- OH
Oh-gyong
as Herself
- LS
Lim Soo-yong
as Herself
- CS
Choi Song-min
as Herself
- SU
Su-yong
as Herself
Kim Jong-un
as Himself
Directed by Vitaly Mansky