Far Is the Sun (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1953, Far Is the Sun is a war film directed by Rados Novakovic, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Down under the constant attacks of the German and Bulgarian forces, headquarters one of the partisan detachment in the midst of a severe winter and snow and difficult terrain, with many wounded, he decided to leave the mountain Jastrebac. Gvozden, a peasant from that area, brave warrior, opposes such a decision, was gets ready to leave the unit before detachment. In the interests of discipline, however, Gvozden was convicted and executed on the spot, although it regrets the whole squad.
Who’s in it. Far Is the Sun stars Branko Pleša as Pavle, Rade Marković as Uča, Dragomir Felba as Gvozden and Jozo Laurenčić as Jefta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Far Is the Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far Is the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far Is the Sun tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far Is the Sun (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far Is the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far Is the Sun worth watching?
- Far Is the Sun holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far Is the Sun?
- Far Is the Sun stars Branko Pleša, Rade Marković, Dragomir Felba, Jozo Laurenčić and Marko Todorović.
- When was Far Is the Sun released?
- Far Is the Sun was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
