
Under the Sun
Documentary • 2015 • 1 hr 50 min
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6.9
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.
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An honest portrayal of life in NK. Really interesting and allows the audience the chance to see NK when they think the camera isn’t rolling.
Very interesting. Shows behind the scenes of the act North Koreans put on for foreigners.
Very interesting documentary. A must-watch.
Brilliant insight into North Korea, and what really goes on when the cameras aren't rolling. Kinda liked the soundtrack too, very well done.
Really insightful, and I think a very important film.
Unbelievable.
Edited everyday life in North Korea.
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6.9 – Based on 76 ratings
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