Monday Morning Maybe

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Bridge to the Sun

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1961 | 113 min | Drama, Romance, War

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
One for spy-story fans and politics junkies. Nobody is quite who they seem. Liked Doctor Zhivago or Wings? This is a good next one. Power and ambition drive every scene.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Étienne Périer

  • Carroll BakerGwen Terasaki
  • James ShigetaHidenari Terasaki
  • James YagiHara
  • Tetsuro TambaJiro
  • Hiroshi TomonoIshi
  • Yoshiko Hiromura
  • Sean GarrisonFred Tyson
  • Ruth MastersAunt Peggy
  • Nori Elisabeth HermannMako Terasaki
  • Emi Florence HirschMako Terasaki