Under the Sun

1998, Drama, 2h 10m

34 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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A modest and touching story about first love. Read critic reviews

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Illiterate Olof (Rolf Lassgård) inherits the family farm after his mother's death and relies upon his friend Erik (Johan Widerberg) for help with all the paperwork and correspondence. When Olof places an ad for a female housekeeper, Ellen (Helena Bergström) applies for the post, and within a short time of her arrival the unlikely pair start to fall for each other. Afraid of being replaced in his friend's affections, Erik discovers Ellen is already married and schemes to break up the couple.

Cast & Crew

Rolf Lassgård
Olof
Helena Bergström
Ellen Lind
Johan Widerberg
Erik Jonsson
Gunilla Röör
Newspaper Receptionist
Jonas Falk
Preacher
Linda Ulvaeus
Lena
Bergljót Arnadóttir
Shop assistant
Per Sandberg
Undertaker
Colin Nutley
Director
Colin Nutley
Producer
Johanna Hald
Writer
David Neal
Writer
Colin Nutley
Writer
Mats Nilemar
Executive Producer
Jan Beime
Executive Producer
Jens Fischer
Cinematographer
Perry Schaffer
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  • Dec 11, 2012
    Cute but it falls short of a total success. Think of it as grumpy middle aged men but with Swedishness throughout.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 22, 2012
    Redemptive tale, lyrically told and filmed in golden hues, of a lonely Swedish farmer who hires a mysterious housekeeper with a past: can they save each other? Simplicity and the importance of trust have seldom looked so good.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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