Monday Morning Maybe

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My Friend from Faro

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2008 | 91 min | Drama

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
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 31 min.
What might put you off
It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

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

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $66K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 741 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nana Neul

  • Anjorka StrechelMel Wandel
  • Lucie HollmannJenny Schmidt
  • Manuel CortezNuno
  • Florian PanznerKnut Wandel
  • Tilo PrücknerWilli Wandel
  • Isolda Dychauk-OttBianca
  • Anna StieblichCarla Schmidt
  • Kai-Peter MalinaBernd
  • Philipp QuestMalte
  • Julischka EichelVicky