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Under the Sun (2001)
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Reviews Counted:34
Fresh:25
Rotten:9
Average Rating:6.5/10
Consensus: A modest and touching story about first love.
Theatrical Release:Aug 3, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Set in the Swedish countryside in 1956, UNDER THE SUN is the tale of a lonesome middle-aged farmer, Olef (Rolf Lassgard). He has one friend, Erik (Johan Widerberg) who helps him with some of the... Set in the Swedish countryside in 1956, UNDER THE SUN is the tale of a lonesome middle-aged farmer, Olef (Rolf Lassgard). He has one friend, Erik (Johan Widerberg) who helps him with some of the work on the farm, but for the most part he lives a solitary life. That is, until he decides to hire a housekeeper. The gorgeous blond, Ellen (Helena Bergstrom), who shows up to take the position sweeps him off his feet. Although an inevitable love triangle develops between Rolf, Ellen, and the jealous Erik, UNDER THE SUN keeps its focus on the beautiful rural landscape and maintains a light and joyous mood. [More]
Starring: Rolf Lassgard, Helena Bergstrom, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Roor
Starring: Rolf Lassgard, Helena Bergstrom, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Roor, Linda Ulvaeus, Jonas Falk
Director: Colin Nutley
Director: Colin Nutley
Screenwriter: Johanna Hald, David Neal, Colin Nutley
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Reviews for Under the Sun
This charmingly low-key Swedish comedy is handsomely filmed and cleverly put together.
Under The Sun is a decent, polished and rather coy romantic indulgence, just the kind of thing for people who like the idea of the farm but can't abide the dirt.
Under the Sun succeeds in direct proportion to one's ability to fall in sync with its tentative pace and low-keyed mood.
It's like an Ingmar Bergman parody of what used to be racy about Swedish cinema -- sexy and sentimental and absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Brilliantly acted, achingly affecting and superbly photographed, Under the Sun is everything you'd want from a great love story.
While the title calls to mind the quote that there's nothing new under the sun, it also indicates the creakiness and cliches buried in the film.
What's most surprising -- and enjoyable -- is Under the Sun's earnestness and simplicity.
If there was a subtle, truthful way to tell the sappy story of Under the Sun, the director Colin Nutley was unable to find it.
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