Things Behind the Sun (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Things Behind the Sun is a 2001 drama directed by Allison Anders, starring Kim Dickens. It runs 2 hours and earned $805,755 worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Feature at the Spirit Awards 2002. IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Allison Anders
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Showtime Networks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Things Behind the Sun About?
The premise of Things Behind the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young music journalist’s buried memories resurface when he interviews a rock singer. As they delve into the past, both are forced to confront disturbing secrets and the painful truths they’re been trying to escape. The experience challenges their present and forces them to reckon with the shadows of their shared history.
Things Behind the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- forced sexual contact
- gang rape
- memory
- teenage girl
- based on true story
- beach
- haunted by the past
- brother brother relationship
- trailer home
- alcoholic
- suppressed memory
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- los angeles california
- prison
- cleavage
- scantily clad female
- female topless nudity
- no panties
- nudity
- female in a shower
- panties
- white panties
- panties pulled down
- copulation
- coitus
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- promiscuous woman
- nipples visible through clothing
- tan line
- sex in bed
- music journalist
- female rock singer
- judge
- secret
- writer
- journalist
- florida
- trauma
- self destructiveness
- teenage boy
- prisoner
- female frontal nudity
- flashback
- drunk and disorderly
- nightclub
- underwear
- sex
- drink
- drinking
Things Behind the Sun Cast
Kim Dickens stars in Things Behind the Sun. Directed by Allison Anders.
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Director Allison Anders
More from Allison Anders
More films directed by Allison Anders, best-rated first: Gas Food Lodging, Sugar Town, Beaches and Ring of Fire.
Things Behind the Sun Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Things Behind the Sun 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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TMDB 61% User score
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Things Behind the Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Things Behind the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a budding reporter for a respected music magazine in Los Angeles, Owen embarks on a journey back to his roots in Florida, driven by two main intentions: to conduct a revealing interview with the rising local rock star, Sherry, whose haunting ballad addressing her traumatic childhood has struck a profound chord with college radio audiences. This journey isn’t just a matter of professional obligation; it’s steeped in personal motives that run far deeper.
Full summary
The whole story of Things Behind the Sun, scene by scene
Things Behind the Sun Box Office
Things Behind the Sun grossed $805,755 worldwide. $19,861 came from the US and Canada and $785,894 (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$805.8K
- US & Canada
- $19.9K
- International
- $785.9K
Things Behind the Sun Awards & Nominations
Things Behind the Sun earned 3 award nominations, including Best Feature at the Spirit Awards 2002.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2002 3 nominations- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Kim Dickens
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Don Cheadle
Things Behind the Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Things Behind the Sun.
How Well Do You Know Things Behind the Sun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Owen's profession?
Things Behind the Sun Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Detrás del sol” and “הדברים שמאחורי השמש”.
- Also known as
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- Detrás del sol
- הדברים שמאחורי השמש
- Coisas Por Trás do Sol
- Skrivnost v senci
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Things Behind the Sun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Things Behind the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Things Behind the Sun?
Things Behind the Sun runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Things Behind the Sun released?
Things Behind the Sun was released on October 12, 2001.
Who directed Things Behind the Sun?
Things Behind the Sun was directed by Allison Anders.
More films by Allison Anders Who is in the cast of Things Behind the Sun?
Things Behind the Sun stars Kim Dickens.
How much did Things Behind the Sun make at the box office?
Things Behind the Sun grossed $805,755 worldwide ($19,861 domestic, $785,894 international).
How is Things Behind the Sun rated?
Things Behind the Sun has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 61% on TMDB.
Was Things Behind the Sun nominated for any awards?
Things Behind the Sun received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Things Behind the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Things Behind the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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