Monday Morning Maybe

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The Boys from Fengkuei

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1983 | 98 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time drinking and fighting. Three of them decide to go to the port city of Kaohsiung to look for work. They find an apartment through relatives, and Ah-Ching is attracted to the girlfriend of a neighbor. There they face the harsh realities of the big city.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

  • Doze Niu Cheng-TseAh Ching
  • Chang ShihArong
  • Lin Hsiu-LingHsiao Hsing
  • Grace Chen Shu-FangAh Ching's Mother
  • Tou Tsung-huaHuang Jinhe
  • Yang Li-yin
  • Fanny Chang Chun-FangArong's Sister
  • Yen Cheng-kuo
  • Hou Hsiao-hsienArong's Sister's Boyfriend