Monday Morning Maybe

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Once Upon a Time in the North

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2012 | 129 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
Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will leave the Välitalo estate to his younger and exemplary brother, all hell breaks loose.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • 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 922 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by JP Siili

  • Lauri TilkanenMatti Antinpoika Välitalo
  • Mikko LeppilampiEsko Välitalo
  • Pamela TolaAino Kantola
  • Aku HirviniemiKalle
  • Eero MilonoffHäjy Koskela
  • Esko SalminenAntti Välitalo
  • Lena MeriläinenMaria Välitalo
  • Taneli MäkeläSakari Kantola
  • Olavi UusivirtaHäjy Lehto
  • Pirkka-Pekka PeteliusNotary Kustaa