# Under the Sun (2015)

> A meticulously controlled portrait of a Pyongyang family becomes an unsettling study of propaganda, performance, and documentary truth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/241729

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Vitaly Mansky
- Cast: Lee Zin-mi, Yu-yong, Hye-yong, Oh-gyong, Lim Soo-yong, Choi Song-min, Su-yong, Kim Jong-un
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5129818/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: unsettling, surreal, austere, political film night, documentary viewing

## Synopsis

A glimpse into the surreal life of a North Korean family amidst a backdrop of vibrant propaganda.

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