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Under the Sun

1998, Movie, 2h 10min

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.

Country: Sweden

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Reviews

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a sweet but slight story about the unlikely new love and friendship...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Monic Olsson

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Trollbindande drama! Hög kvalitet på både skådespelare, regi och manus. En varm film jag gärna ser om!

6 months ago

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"A lonely Swedish farmer, Olof, lives alone on his family's farm after his mother's death. He depends on his younger friend Erik for help, but when he hires a charming housekeeper named Ellen, a love triangle ensues. As the summer goes on, Olof finds himself falling for Ellen, but Erik becomes convinced she's a gold-digger. When Ellen reveals she's married, she leaves the farm and Olof is heartbroken. Months later, Ellen returns and the two are reunited." This description captures the essence of the movie's plot without revealing any spoilers or referencing the cast and crew. It also highlights the themes of loneliness, love, and relationships that are central to the story.

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