Overview

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.

Cast

Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Röör, Jonas Falk, Linda Ulvaeus, Bergljót Arnadóttir, Per Sandberg

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What is "Under the Sun" about?

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.

When was "Under the Sun" released?

Under the Sun was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Under the Sun"?

The cast includes Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Röör.