DVD Mini Review - Under the Sun

Director Colin Nutley has created a wonderfully thoughtful romantic film with Under the Sun. The film takes place in rural Sweden. Olof (Rolf Lassgard) is a lonely farmer of about 40. He places an ad in the town newspaper for a housekeeper. But it seems like he might want more than just someone to cook and clean for him. When he sees Ellen's (Helena Bergstrom) picture with her letter he decides to take a chance on her.

Things go kind of routinely for a while but in time Olof and Ellen discover that they have feelings for each other. However, there is a thorn in their garden. Olof's best friend Erik (Johan Widerberg) is suspicious of Ellen. Or perhaps he is just plain jealous even though he has a girlfriend.

I won't tell you more about the plot. You will have to see the film for yourself to find out what happens. The film is well directed and well acted. It is beautifully shot and very sexy. The story has a lot of depth to it. Under the Sun is just the kind of romantic film that I love. Highly recommended to all of the romantics out there!

P.S. I forgot to mentione that the music was composed by Paddy Maloney of The Chieftans. So while the story takes place in Sweden we had wonderful Irish music in the background.