When the Sun Shines (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, When the Sun Shines is a drama film directed by Frederik Barington, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Sofus, a young terminally ill cancer patient is enrolled in a hospice feeling ready to die. Shortly after arriving, he meets Sarah a charming young hospice worker. Sarah's impulsiveness and interesting approach to life intrigues him. However, Sarah hides a dark past, her father died of cancer and never gave her the chance to say goodbye. Sarah and Sofus spends a day together and Sarah shows Sofus a glimpse of the life he has never lived. On what seems to be the peak of their happiness together Sofus relapses and has an epileptic seizure which causes Sarah to shut Sofus out of her life afraid of losing him as she lost her dad. Sofus comfort in dying is now replaced with a fear of missing out on the life that he never knew he missed. Sofus realizes than in order to regain comfort in his remaining days, he has to understand the life and youth he has never experienced and have Sarah forgive her dead farther in order to start a new life.
Who’s in it. When the Sun Shines stars Elias Munk, Laura Kjær, Vibeke Ankjær and Kasper Løfvall Stensbirk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, When the Sun Shines has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Sun Shines page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Sun Shines tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Sun Shines (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Sun Shines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Sun Shines worth watching?
- When the Sun Shines holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Sun Shines?
- When the Sun Shines stars Elias Munk, Laura Kjær, Vibeke Ankjær, Kasper Løfvall Stensbirk and Sonny Lindberg.
- When was When the Sun Shines released?
- When the Sun Shines was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.