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In the beginning of the summer Olof (Rolf Lassgård), a big farmer, decides to hire a maid through the personals in a local newspaper, but in actuality he is looking for companionship. Awkwardly Olof approaches the whole matter with difficulty as he is illiterate for which he suffers in silent shame. Despite his anxiety he goes through the process with the whole village being aware of his add in the personals. Olof receives two responses, but he responds to the letter from the beautiful Ellen (Helena Bergström) as it contains a photo. When Ellen arrives Olof is extremely nervous as he doubts that she will take the job as a maid. However, she is willing to take the job without delay to Olof's astonishment. Olof's friend, Erik (Johan Widerberg), is on the other hand very suspicious about Ellen and what her scheme is as she seems to be out of her environment. Under the Sun is a warm and sensitive film about insecurities and love as the audience ventures with Olof through his social dilemmas. This social journey is enhanced by Rolf Lassgård's amazing performance as the big farmer that has a very limited life experience from outside the farm. A trademark for Nutley's films is the amazing shots of scenery which are apparent in this film. One could say that Nutley basically brings summer to the audience as he provides a brilliant cinematic experience in Under the Sun. |
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