Under the Sun (1998)
"Under solen" (original title)

Olof lives alone on his family's farm after the death of his mother. Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik, who helps him in the afternoons. Once a sailor, ... See full summary »

Director:

Colin Nutley

Writers:

H.E. Bates (novel), Johanna Hald,

Stars:

Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
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
Rikard Wolff	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Olof lives alone on his family's farm after the death of his mother. Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik, who helps him in the afternoons. Once a sailor, Erik brags of having known hundreds of women. Out of the blue, Olof advertises in the local paper for a young lady housekeeper, and Ellen, a middle-class city woman, arrives to take over the house and, as the summer goes on, Olof's heart and Erik's desire as well.

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Plot Keywords:

housekeeper | rural | farm worker | illiteracy | horse penis | 

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Taglines:

Årets stora julfilm!

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

25 December 1998 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Bajo el sol

Filming Locations:

Sjuntorp, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,954 (USA) (10 August 2001)

Gross:

$266,519 (USA) (18 January 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film i Väst, Nordisk Film- & TV-Fond, Svensk Filmindustri (SF)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remake of Country Matters: The Little Farm (1973)

User Reviews

Delightful!

This was a wonderful movie about love, trust and self-discovery. The acting was first rate, and the photography was beautiful. It is a very sensitive portrayal of the very human need for love and acceptance, yet it is never heavy. The story moves along very well. The characters and plot are believable. I highly recommend it!