A Rare Glimpse Into Life in North Korea

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 29, 2016

Vitaly Mansky's latest documentary “Under the Sun,” follows a young girl named Zin-mi and her parents as she prepares to join the Korean Children's Union on the 'Day Of The Shining Star' (Kim Jong-il's birthday). The film captures revealing details about everyday life in Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, as it chronicles the family's instruction on how to be ideal patriots.

"Under the Sun" is now playing at Film Forum (209 W. Houston Street) through July 12th. For tickets and showtimes, visit their website.

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